MAURITIAN CHILLI CAKES AKA GATEAUX PIMENT | THE VEGAN VERSION

split yellow peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, while lentils are often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cumin is easier to find and use, maintaining flavor.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

Place the yellow split peas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Leave to sit overnight and soak.

Drain, then place into a food processor. Blitz until coarse and clump together.

Add peas to a mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, turmeric, chilies, coriander and spring onions and combine well.

Scoop the mixture in your hands, turning and forming into a ball – around the size of a golf ball.

Repeat with the remaining mixture and set aside.

Heat a large pan with oil / deep fryer.

Once hot, fry off each cake for around 3 - 4 minutes / until golden and crispy.

Drain and serve inside a warm buttered crusty roll, with cheese.

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