Pholourie Frenzy
Pholourie is a popular Trinidadian street food made from split pea flour and spices, deep-fried to golden perfection. This recipe for "Pholourie Frenzy" will have you craving these delicious, savory bites all the time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups split pea flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the split pea flour, baking powder, turmeric, cumin, pepper, and salt.
- Add water gradually and mix to form a smooth, thick batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
- Using a spoon, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the pholourie from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Deep pot Spoon Paper towels
Tools
Frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve pholourie with tamarind chutney or mango chutney for a burst of sweet and tangy flavors.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add some finely chopped hot pepper to the batter before frying.
Cost
$5