Beya Kya – Burmese Split Pea Fritters xp

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Beya Kya – Burmese Split Pea Fritters xp

1 cup split peas

2 medium onions, finely chopped

2 fresh red chillies, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon salt

oil for deep frying

sliced onion and lemon wedges to garnish

 

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Soak split peas overnight, or for at least 6 hours, in water to cover. Drain,

grind to a paste in blender or put twice through fine screen of mincer.

 

Mix in all other ingredients except oil. Make small balls and flatten to 12 mm

(1/2 inch) thickness.

 

Heat oil in deep frying pan and put the fritters one at a time into the oil. Fry

until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

 

Serve garnished with sliced raw onion and lemon wedges.

 

Note: The Burmese name for this recipe is pronounced 'beah jaw’.

 

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Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 022605

 

ChupaNote: I had some left over fresh baby spinach; shredded it in the food

processor (about 1/2 cup) and added to the mix.

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