Please note prep time does not include soaking the peas overnight
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Burmese
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 12fritters
Calories 60kcal
Author International Cuisine
Ingredients
1cupyellow split peassoaked overnight in water
1/2medium red onion
2garlic clovesminced
1chili pepperThai, serrano or what you like, minced
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspoonground turmeric
1teaspoonsalt
1/4cupfresh cilantrochopped finely plus extra for garnish
oil for frying
Instructions
After the yellow split peas have soaked overnight, drain them and take half and put in a food processor or blender with about 1 tablespoon of water and process until smooth
Add the remaining peas and process until still slightly chunky
Mix the peas with all the other ingredients except the oil and set aside for about 30 minutes.
Heat the oil to medium high, in a skillet or wok.
Use your hands to make the fritters just about a tablespoon of batter and make into a disc shape.
Carefully place them in the hot oil and fry them until golden brown on both sides.
Remove and place them on a paper towel to absorb any extra oil
Serve with the dipping sauce and sprinkle with salt and cilantro to garnish.