Dhal ja bhajia (Black-Eyed Beans Fritters)

Ingredients:

1. 1 1/2 cups split OR whole black-eyed beans
2. 1 small onion
3. 1 small potato, boiled, peeled and mashed
4. 1/2 tsp. ginger paste
5. 1/2 tsp. garlic paste
6. 1/2 tsp. blended chillis (or to taste)
7. 1/2 tsp. salt
8. 1 tbsp. coriander leaves
9. 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
10. Oil for deep frying

Method:

• Soak beans overnight.
• Blend drained beans in a blender into a thick and grainy consistency (not too smooth), adding very little water, if necessary.
• Blend onion and add to the bean mixture.
• Add mashed potato, ginger, garlic, chillis, salt and coriander leaves and mix well.
• Heat oil for deep frying.
• Make balls or patties from the mix and deep fry both sides until golden brown.
• Serve with coconut chutney.
• Makes 25 - 30.