Bayagyaw

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

Ingredients

 * 1 cup yellow split peas, dried
 * 1 medium-size onion, sliced
 * ¼ cup coriander, chopped
 * 2 small green chili, finely chopped
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin seeds
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon toasted chickpea flour
 * ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (yellow powder)
 * ¼ cup water
 * oil for deep-frying

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 ¼ cup water to the processed peas.
 * 4) Next, put in the onion, coriander, chili, cumin seeds, salt, chickpea flour and turmeric.
 * 5) Mix well.
 * 6) Heat oil in a frying pan or wok.
 * 7) Next, using a teaspoon, scoop up the pea mixture and form balls roughly the size of a golf ball.
 * 8) Slightly flatten the balls (½-inch thick) and deep-fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 9) Drain the fritters on absorbent paper.
 * 10) Serve hot.