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Chilli Cakes (Gateau Piments)
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Gateau Piment is a typical Mauritian snack, which can be found at almost any merchant. However these, deep-fried spicy balls are easy to make with split peas and chopped chilies as the main ingredients.
Recipe Ingredients
Servings:
4
- Split Peas (dholl), soaked overnight
- 1 chopped dry chilli
- 3 tablespoons chopped spring onion
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Oil for deep frying (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and soak dholl overnight.
- 2
Drain soaked dholl and blend until you have a thick, fine paste.
- 3
Add chopped dry chilli to the paste.
- 4
Add chopped spring onion.
- 5
Add baking soda.
- 6
Add salt and mix everything thoroughly.
- 7
Heat oil in a pot over medium to high heat.
- 8
Shape the mixture into small balls and deep fry until golden brown.
- 9
Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.
- 10
Serve hot with bread and butter.
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