Phulourie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dry ground split peas
water
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
oil for deep frying

Preparation

Mix ground peas and just enough water to form a thick batter. Add all ingredients and beat well, until light and fluffy.
Heat oil to 365\u00b0 (185\u00b0 C).
Form the pea mixture, a tablespoonful at a time, into balls.
Drop into hot oil.
Fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Delicious served with mango chutney.
Makes 24.