Phulourie

Ingredients

• ½ pt split peas, or 1 lb ground split peas flour
• ½ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, ground
• 1 beaten egg
• salt to taste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground gheera (cumin)
• Oil for frying

Procedure

1. Soak the split peas overnight in cold water, lightly salted.
2. Then drain and grind finely using a mill or food processor.
3. Mix all the ingredients using water to make it to a dropping consistency.
4. Drop into hot oil, squishing through thumb and forefinger to make balls, about ¾ inch in diameter.
5. Fry until golden brown, remove from oil and drain on brown paper or kitchen towel.

Serving suggestions

Note: This is a side dish that may be eaten with spicy dhaal, or with spicy "sour" chutney, (similar to mango chutney).