Indian Split Pea L:atkes

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1 cup yellow split peas, washed

Vegetable oil

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes

1-1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated or minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup flour (try chana, garfava, or tapioca)

 

Soak the split peas in water to cover for about three hours. Drain. While you

prepare the fritters, heat oil to a depth of three inches in a wok or large,

deep saucepan until it reaches a temperature of 365° F. Preheat the oven to 200°

F.

 

Place the split peas in the bowl of a food processor and add chili, ginger,

garlic, cilantro, coriander, and cumin. Process until the mixture is a coarse

puree, adding water if necessary to help the processing.

 

Add the onion and salt and pepper to taste; stir in (don't process). Add flour

if the mixture is too thin.

 

Drop about 1/4 cup batter into the hot oil for each pancake, and fry until

lightly browned and crispy (about four minutes total). Drain each batch and

remove to oven to keep warm while you continue cooking. Serve hot.

 

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What does the Lord God require of you?

To act justly

and to love mercy

and To walk humbly with your God.

 

hahcim (Micah) 6:8

 

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