Snack
Gato Pima

Gato Pima

Mauritius

260Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

The golden split-pea chilli cakes sold at every Indo-Mauritian roadside stall, split into a soft pistolet bread roll with chilli sauce as the island's classic breakfast on the go.

Equipment
  • Bowl for soaking
  • Blender or food processor
  • Deep pan or wok for frying
  • Slotted spoon
  • Tray lined with paper
Ingredients
Yellow split peas (dholl)300 g
Spring onions, finely chopped4
Fresh coriander, chopped1 handful
Green chillies, finely chopped2 to 3
Garlic cloves, crushed2
Ground cumin1 tsp
Baking soda0.5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Vegetable oil for deep frying500 ml

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