How to Make Pholourie: Guyanese Style

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.

Boil approximately 1 cup of split peas until half cooked, adding salt to taste during boiling.

Check the peas; they should be soft but still have a hardish texture.

Drain the peas and add them to a food processor to grind until fine.

Grate 3 cloves of garlic and chop sliced jalapenos finely.

Add the grated garlic to the ground split peas in the bowl.

Measure out 1 cup of all-purpose flour (using 1/4 cup increments) and add to the mixture.

Add about 1 tablespoon of onion powder to the mixture.

Add about 1 tablespoon of ground cumin to the mixture and mix well.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder to the mixture.

Gradually add water to achieve a dropping consistency, ensuring the mixture is not too stiff or too soft.

Set the mixture aside for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a canary until very hot for frying.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil; they will sink and then rise as they cook.

Fry until golden brown, turning to ensure even cooking on both sides.

Once golden brown, scoop them out and place them on a container lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

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