Pima cakes (gato pima)

Instructions

1. Soak the split peas in cold water for 4 hours, then drain them thoroughly.
2. Roughly blend the split peas with the onion, chilies, turmeric and cumin, without making a smooth paste.
3. Mix in the coriander, salt, pepper and rice flour to bind the mixture, until it forms a slightly sticky dough.
4. Heat the oil to 180 °C. Take spoonfuls of the dough and shape small flattened patties about 5 cm across.
5. Fry the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
6. Drain on kitchen paper and serve straight away, while hot.