Ingredients:
For 30 Gato Pima
400g split peas (dholl)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
A packet of onion tail
Three pinches of salt
Coriander
Chilli (if any)
The Gato Pima recipe
Mauritian cuisine would not really be Mauritian cuisine if it was not for Gato Pima. These snacks, made with yellow split peas, are a must-try. Here is the recipe.
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Preparation:
-Soak the peas overnight
-Mash the peas by hand or in a blender to obtain a puree
-In a bowl, add the herbs, salt, cumin and chili if you wish
-Mix well
-Form small balls with the paste
-Dip in hot oil until the balls are golden brown
Enjoy your meal !
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