PholourieSplit Pea Fritters with Tamarind Sauce
Pholourie are light split-pea fritters seasoned with turmeric and cumin and served with tamarind chutney. A thick, aerated batter gives them a crisp shell and tender center.
Prep
4h 30m
Cook
20m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Soaking
- 200gSplit Peas (rinsed)
Batter
- 250gAll-Purpose Flour
- 8gBaking Powder
- 3gTurmeric Powder
- 3gCumin Seeds
- 8gSalt
Soaking
- 500mlWater
Batter
- 300mlWater
Frying
- 900mlVegetable Oil
Serving
- 120mlTamarind Chutney
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Method
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- 01
Cover the split peas with water and leave for 4 hours, then drain well.
- 02
Blend the drained split peas with the water to make a thick, mostly smooth batter.
- 03
Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and salt, then stir in the split-pea paste.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan.
- 05
Drop evenly sized spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until puffed, golden, and cooked through. Drain briefly.
- 06
Serve hot with the tamarind chutney.
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