Bayagyaw Contributed by Smruss

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[edit] Description

Bayagyaw (Spiced Yellow-Pea Fritters) can be served either as an appetizer or snack. It’s a great complement to tea or coffee.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow split Peas, dried
• 1 medium-size Onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup coriander, chopped
• 2 small green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon toasted chickpea flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (yellow powder)
• 1/4 cup water
• oil for deep-frying

[edit] Directions

1. Put the split Peas in a large bowl filled with cold water and let the Peas soak overnight.
2. Drain the Peas and reduce to a coarse consistency using a food processor.
3. Add 1/4 cup water to the processed Peas.
4. Next, put in the Onion, coriander, chili, cumin seeds, salt, chickpea flour and turmeric. Mix well.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok.
6. Next, using a teaspoon, scoop up the pea mixture and form balls roughly the size of a golf ball. #Slightly flatten the balls (1/2-inch thick) and deep-fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Drain the fritters on absorbent paper. Serve hot.