Mauritian Chili Cakes (Gateaux Piments)

Ingredients:

250 g 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

Cooking Instructions:

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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