Split Pigeon Pea Fried Fritters/Dinner Recipes/Pea Recipes/Fritters Recipes/Pigeon Pea Recipes 1265

split pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: split moong dal

💰Cheaper: chickpea flour

Chickpea flour is more affordable and still provides a good texture.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

baking soda

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: none

Baking powder can be used for a similar leavening effect.

Soak 150 g of split pigeon pea (toor dal) for an hour.

Strain off the water and grind the soaked split pigeon pea.

Add 20 finely chopped shallots and 2 finely chopped green chilies to the ground split pigeon pea and mix well.

Form the mixture into small disks.

Heat a cavity pan and pour in 3 ml of oil into each cavity.

Place the small disks into each cavity and fry, turning from side to side until golden brown.

Remove from the pan and serve.

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