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Gateau Piment

Mauritian gateau piment, crisp chilli fritters made from soaked yellow split peas, herbs, cumin, and green chile.

Country
Mauritius
Region
East Africa
Time
520 min
Serves
20
Level
easy
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When to cook it

Best for everyday meals. Plan on a easy cook and about 520 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Fresh baguette, butter, coriander chutney, or rougaille

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  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
  • Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
  • Cooking on heat that is too high once the dish should be steaming or simmering.
How you know it is ready
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
  • Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
  • The final texture should match the dish style before you plate it.
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Servings 20

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5 steps 500 min prep 20 min cook 520 min total easy
1
Grind peas
Drain soaked split peas well and grind to a coarse paste, scraping down the bowl so some texture remains.
2
Season paste
Mix in onion, chilies, garlic, coriander, spring onions, cumin, curry leaves if using, baking soda, and salt.
3
Shape fritters
With damp hands, shape small balls or rough patties so they fry evenly.
4
Fry crisp
Fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crisp outside, turning as needed.
Fry fritters 15:00
5
Serve hot
Drain well and serve immediately, plain or tucked into bread with chutney or rougaille.

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