Beya Kyaw

Description

Beya Kyaw (Split Pea Fritters) is a great accompaniment to soups or main course dishes.

• This recipe makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 200 g (7 oz) split peas, dried
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 fresh red chile, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• salt to taste
• 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 paste using a food processor.
3. Add the onions, chile and ground turmeric to the paste and form into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball.
4. Next, slightly flatten the balls (½-inch thick).
5. Deep-fry the fritters to a golden brown.
6. Drain the fritters on absorbent paper and serve hot.