Dahl Roti

Ingredients

 * ½ lb split peas 225 g
 * 1 medium onion (chopped)
 * 2 plugs garlic (crushed)
 * 2 tsp cominos 10 ml
 * 1 tbsp yellow ginger 15 ml
 * ½ tsp black pepper 2 ml
 * 3 cups flour
 * 2 tsp baking powder 10 ml
 * 2 oz shortening
 * 1 tsp salt (level) 5 ml
 * 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.
 * 3) Drain off water (use colander or sifter).
 * 4) Grind beans with onion and garlic.
 * 5) Add cominos.
 * 6) Prepare tortillas.
 * 7) Sift flour, add shortening, baking powder and salt.
 * 8) Add ¼ cup water.
 * 9) Make into a dough, firm enough to knead.
 * 10) Make into 3" balls (round).
 * 11) Put balls in palm of hand.
 * 12) Make hole in tortillas and fill with thick split peas.
 * 13) Close up hole so that peas will not spill when rolled. Seal ends.
 * 14) Let rest for 15–30 minutes.
 * 15) Flour table lightly.
 * 16) Roll dough with a rolling pin or clean pint bottle.
 * 17) Fry in hot fat or bake like tortillas.