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Gateau piment (chilli cakes)

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Ingredients

  • 200g yellow split peas
  • 1 bunch shallots (spring onions) (finely chopped)
  • 1 bunch coriander (finely chopped)
  • chillies (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt

  • Oil for deep frying
This is a very popular deep fried snack in Mauritius. Nice and crunchy eaten on its own, also delicious in hot crusty bread with butter.

  1. Wash the split peas and soak overnight.
  2. Drain, blend, not too finely.
  3. Add shallots, coriander and salt. Mix well.
  4. Make small balls, flatten it with your palm and make a small hole in the middle (like a doughnut).
  5. Heat the oil, deep fry the chili cakes till golden. Drain to remove excess oil.

Serve while still hot, it's crunchy!
  • UncleDee
    UncleDee says

    Is this Vadai? Because I love vadai and if this is it I will make it this weekend

  • AmyDelight
    AmyDelight says

    Maybe it's how it's called in India, 'cause its from indian origins. It looks very similar, give it a try and let me know !

  • mishmash
    mishmash says

    i used to make my mom stop at a stall on our way home from school to get this. it's a little too spicy for me but i would endure the fire in my mouth for a taste of this super delicious treat. great photo, a very nice presentation...

  • AmyDelight
    AmyDelight says

    Thanks ! Try it, you can omit the chillies if you find it too spicy, its also nice!

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