Guyanese Pholourie: Step by step

split peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and flavor while being lower in calories.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric offers health benefits and a vibrant color, while cumin is more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, and jalapeños are often less expensive.

Soak split peas overnight in water until plump.

Blend the soaked split peas with water, garlic, and black pepper until smooth.

In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast, stir, and let sit for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.

Pour the yeast mixture into the blended split pea mixture in a large bowl and stir well.

Add flour, curry powder, cumin (jera), and salt to the mixture and stir until well incorporated.

Let the mixture sit in a warm place to rise for about 40 to 45 minutes until tiny bubbles form.

Scoop the batter into hot oil using a small cookie scoop and fry until golden brown.

Remove the pholourie from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.

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