Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups black-eyed peas
1 onion, small
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 leaf fresh basil
2 leaves fresh cilantro
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 garlic clove
1 vegetable bouillon cube
extra oil (for frying)
2 -4 tablespoons water, if needed (often not needed)
salt

Preparation

Dissolve boullion in a little hot water.
Soak beans overnight or for at least four hours.
De-husk (for authentic result) and blend with all the other ingredients (except the prawns).
Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes. Add prawns(if using) and mix again.
Pour a little oil in frying pan. Heat until hot.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of the paste into the hot oil to form pancakes. Best fry 3 or 4 at a time.
Turn pancakes when golden brown on the under side. Take care to keep them from sticking together. If they do stick separate with a knife when cooked.
Sprinkle with black pepper.