Dahl Roti

Ingredients

 * 1/2 lb split peas 225g
 * 1 medium onion (chopped)
 * 2 plugs garlic (crushed)
 * 2 tsps cominos 10ml
 * 1 tbsp Yellow Ginger 15ml
 * 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 2ml
 * 3 cups flour
 * 2 tsps Baking Powder 10ml
 * 2 ozs shortening
 * 1 tsp salt (level) 5ml
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 cup oil for frying
 * flour tortillas

Directions

 * 1) Put split peas in water (approx 2 cups).
 * 2) Boil until just cooked, not tender. Drain off water (use colander or sifter).
 * 3) Grind beans with onion and garlic. Add cominos.
 * 4) Prepare tortillas. Sift flour, add shortening, baking powder and salt.
 * 5) Add 1/4 cup water. Make into a dough, firm enough to knead.
 * 6) Make into 3" balls (round). Put balls in palm of hand.
 * 7) Make hole in tortillas and fill with thick split peas.
 * 8) Close up hole so that peas will not spill when rolled.
 * 9) Seal ends. Let rest for 15-30 minutes.
 * 10) Flour table lightly. Roll dough with a rolling pin or clean pint bottle.
 * 11) Fry in hot fat or bake like tortillas.