KosaiCowpea Fritters

Name: Kosai (Cowpea Fritters)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Niger
Ingredients: 400 g Cowpeas Peas (soaked and drained); 300 ml Water; 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 4 g Chili Powder; 7 g Salt; 600 ml Vegetable Oil

Light, crisp cowpea fritters made from an aerated bean batter and fried until golden. Serve them hot as a breakfast dish or snack.

Prep

Cook

20m

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1356kcal

Calories

Protein

139g

Fat

25g

Carbs

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Ingredients

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400g
Cowpeas Peas (soaked and drained)
300ml
Water
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
4g
Chili Powder
7g
Salt
600ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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5 steps

01
Blend the soaked cowpeas with the water until the mixture is very smooth and airy.
02
Stir in the onion, chili powder, and salt.
03
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 180°C (350°F).
04
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until the fritters are puffed and golden brown on both sides.
05
Lift out the fritters, drain briefly, and serve hot.

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