Cow pea fritters

Directions

1. Peel the cow peas then spread out in the sun to dry for 1 hour.

2. After this, place in a bowl, cover with water and set aside to soak for 3 hours.

3. After this time rub the beans between your palms until the black skins come off.

4. Rinse the beans several times to remove the skins.

5. Drain the beans then pound to a smooth paste in a mortar before working in the salt, tomato puree, garlic, hot chilli powder and onion.

6. Add 20ml water then pound once more with the pestle before transferring the batter into a bowl.

7. Gradually work in the remaining water then stir in the okra powder.

8. In the meantime, heat oil in a deep fryer to 180°C.

9. Stir the batter until blended then use a spoon to shape the dough into rough balls and drop from the spoon into the oil.

10. Fry for about 4 minutes or until well browned on the outside and cooked through.

11. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

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