Chilli Cakes (Gateau Piments)

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    Gateau Piment is a typical Mauritian snack, which can be found at almost any merchant.

    Ingredients

    • Split Peas
    • Chopped dry chili
    • Chopped spring onion
    • ½ table spoon of baking soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)
    • Salt
    • Oil for cooking

    Preparation

    1. Wash and soak dhal if possible all night
    2. Drain split peas and blend until you have a fine dough
    3. Add chopped dry chili and spring onions
    4. Add ½ table spoon of baking soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)
    5. Stir with ½ table spoon of salt
    6. Heat up oil over hot to medium temperature in a frying pan (Fritters have to be fully submerge in oil)
    7. Shape mixture into small balls and deep fry
    8. When the fritters turn into a brownish color, drain oil and put on absorbent paper
    9. Steps 1 to 5 can be prepared and then freeze for future use.

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