Gateaux Piments
(Chilli Cakes) Recipe

Origin: Mauritius      Period: Traditional

Dholl are split yellow peas, a feature of Mauritian cuisine.

Ingredients:

250g dholl (split yellow peas)
3 green chillies
6 shallots, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp baking powder
1 onion, finely chopped
salt
1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
oil for frying

Gateaux Piments
(Chilli Cakes) Preparation:

Method:

Wash the dholl then soak in water over night. Drain the dholl then grind to a fine powder. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape the resultant mixture into balls and deep fry in very hot oil until golden brown. These can be served as a snack or accompanied by crusty bread.

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