Crunchy Split Peas Recipe
Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

3/4 cup/6 oz/185 g

2 tsp/10 g

1/2 tsp/2.5 g
1/2 tsp/2.5 g


1 tsp/5 g

yellow split peas or a mixture of yellow & green split peas
baking soda
oil for deep-frying
chili powder
ground coriander
pinch ground cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
salt

Method:

1. Place split peas in a large bowl, cover with water, stir in baking soda, and set aside to soak overnight.

2. Rinse split peas under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, then spread out on absorbent kitchen paper to dry. Heat about 2 in/5 cm oil in a frying pan and cook split peas in batches until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove peas and drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

3. Transfer cooked peas to a dish, sprinkle with chili powder, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and salt and toss to coat. Allow peas to cool and store in an airtight container.

To make 3/4 cup/6 oz/185 g