World Flavors Cookbook

Pholourie (Chickpea Fritters)

Name: Pholourie (Chickpea Fritters)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Guyana
Ingredients: chickpea flour, wheat flour, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, oil for frying, tamarind sauce

Spicy, golden-fried dough balls made from chickpea flour, a favorite street snack.

Cuisine: Guyana

Ingredients

chickpea flour, wheat flour, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, oil for frying, tamarind sauce

Instructions

Mix flours with spices, minced onion, garlic, and water to form a thick batter. Let it rest. Drop small spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and airy. Serve hot with sweet and sour tamarind sauce.