Title: Beya Kyaw,split Pea Fritters
Categories: Burma Kosher Bean Pancake
Yield: 4 Servings

1	c	Split peas
2	md	Onions, finely chopped
2		Fresh red chillies, finely
		Chopped, or
1	ts	Chilli powder
1	ts	Ground turmeric
1	ts	Salt
		Oil for deep
		Frying sliced onion and
		Lemon wedges to garnish

Soak split peas overnight, or for at least 6 hours, in water to cover. Drain, grind to a paste in blender or put twice through fine screen of mincer. Mix in all other ingredients except oil. Make small balls and flatten to 12 mm (t/2 inch) thickness. Heat oil in deep frying pan and put the fritters one at a time into the oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve garnished with sliced raw onion and lemon wedges. Note: The Burmese name for this recipe is pronounced 'beah jaw ' .

Copyright 1995 by Raphael Meyer, American Asian Kashrus Services

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