Gateau Piment 🇲🇺 | Mauritian Chilli Fritters Recipe

split peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Chickpeas provide similar texture with fewer calories.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add flavor without the heat.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor while being healthier.

In a large bowl, soak the yellow split peas in water for at least 5 hours (best to soak overnight).

Drain the water and rinse a few times with fresh water. Using a strainer, drain the excess water.

Using a food processor, blend the yellow split peas. Do not blend it all the way to a paste! It needs to be slightly grainy and chunky as this will keep the gateau piments crispy when frying.

Transfer the blended mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, baking soda, cumin seeds, chilli, chopped onion, spring onion and the coriander. Mix well to combine evenly.

Make small balls and deep fry on a 'Medium High Heat' at 180C for about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Drain excess oil then enjoy!

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