Gato PimanSplit Pea Chili Cakes

Name: Gato Piman (Split Pea Chili Cakes)
Prep time: 3 h 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Seychelles
Ingredients: 300 g Split Peas; 700 ml Water; 120 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 15 g Green Chili (finely chopped); 4 g Cumin Powder; 4 g Coriander Powder; 8 g Salt; 500 ml Vegetable Oil

Gato piman are Seychellois split-pea fritters seasoned with onion, garlic, chili, and spices. The peas are soaked until softened, drained thoroughly, and ground into a thick batter before frying.

Prep

3h 20m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1298kcal

Calories

20g

Protein

117g

Fat

50g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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300g
Split Peas
700ml
Water
120g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
15g
Green Chili (finely chopped)
4g
Cumin Powder
4g
Coriander Powder
8g
Salt
500ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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6 steps

01
Soak the split peas in the water for about 3 hours, then drain thoroughly.
02
Blend the split peas with the onion, garlic, and green chili to a coarse, thick paste.
03
Mix in the cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
04
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
05
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until deep golden and cooked through.
06
Drain well and serve hot.

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