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Friday, April 15, 2016

Green Pea Poulourie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 100
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag dried green or yellow split peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • oil for frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

  • pick through the split peas removing rocks, then rinse. soak, covered by 2-inches of water until soft enough to be broken with your fingernail, 3 hours to overnight.
  • when soft, drain peas, then puree in 1 cup batches in a food processor or blender until smooth along with the garlic, curry powder, salt, and serrano pepper. add water as needed to make a thick paste. sift baking powder and 1/2 cup of flour into a large bowl then stir in the pea puree , adding additional flour to make a stiff batter.
  • heat 2 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or deep, heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • drop batter by the teaspoonful into the hot oil in batches of about 10. turn balls when they float and their bottoms turn brown, and continue cooking to brown the other side, about 2 minutes. drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with additional salt if desired.

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