Gateaux Piments Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) yellow split peas, soaked overnight 1 cup (200g) yellow split peas, soaked overnight
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying Vegetable oil for frying

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 5g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 27g, 3g
• Protein: 9g
• Fiber: 7g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Drain the soaked yellow split peas and rinse them thoroughly.
2. 2.
   In a food processor, grind the split peas to a coarse paste.
3. 3.
   Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl and add the chopped onion, green chilies, minced garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
4. 4.
   Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
5. 5.
   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot for frying.
6. 6.
   Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small round fritters.
7. 7.
   Carefully drop the fritters into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
8. 8.
   Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
9. 9.
   Serve the Gateaux Piments hot and crispy with your favorite chutney.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Yellow split peas — Make sure to soak the split peas overnight to soften them before grinding. This will ensure a smooth texture in the fritters.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add more green chilies to the mixture.
• Serve the Gateaux Piments immediately after frying to enjoy them at their crispiest.
• If you prefer a smoother texture, you can grind the split peas into a finer paste.

Serving advice

Serve the Gateaux Piments as a delicious snack or appetizer. They are best enjoyed hot and crispy, straight out of the fryer.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Gateaux Piments on a platter and garnish with fresh coriander leaves for a vibrant touch. Serve them alongside a variety of chutneys for dipping.