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Phulourie - Split Pea Fritters

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time8 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 35 people
Calories: 59kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow split peas soaked overnight
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ Scotch Bonnet pepper habanero
  • 1 ½ teaspoons roasted cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a high powered blender or food processor, grind the garlic and Scotch Bonnet pepper.
  • Add half of the peas with 1 cup water. Grind to a smooth batter.
  • Add the remaining peas and another cup of water. Grind to a very smooth batter.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add roasted cumin powder, turmeric and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add flour and baking powder. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Heat enough oil for deep frying.
  • Add about a tablespoon of batter at a time into the hot oil for each fritter.
  • Using a spider, toss continuously so that the fritters will be evenly fried.
  • Fry until golden brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve with your favorite chutneys.

Notes

The longer the peas soak, the softer they will be and it will be easier to grind to a smooth batter. However, do not soak for more than 2 days, otherwise they will start to ferment.
Recipe yields about 100 phulourie.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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