Pholourie

Spiced split pea fritters with tamarind chutney.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Split pea flour
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 tsp Yeast
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1½ cups Water
• 3 tbsp Tamarind paste
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 Chili
• 4 cups Frying oil
• 2 tsp Salt

Method

1. Make the batter — Mix the flours with yeast, turmeric, cumin, crushed garlic, salt and water into a thick smooth batter.
2. Ferment — Cover and leave 2 hours until risen and bubbly.
3. Make the chutney — Simmer tamarind with sugar, chili and a little water until syrupy.
4. Fry — Drop small spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until round and golden.
5. Pholourie is ready — Drain and serve hot with the tamarind chutney.

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