Crisp split peas Recipe

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Crisp split peas

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Ingredients:

1	cup	Yellow split peas
2	tsp	Baking soda
		Vegetable oil
		-- for deep-frying
1/2	tsp	Chili powder
1/2	tsp	Ground coriander
1	pinch	Ground cinnamon
1	pinch	Ground cloves
1	tsp	Salt

Procedures:

1	Rinse and sort the peas, then place in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover.
2	Stir in baking soda.
3	Let soak overnight.
4	Drain peas, rinse several times in cold water and drain thoroughly.
5	Let stand at least 30 minutes, then spread out on paper towels and let dry thoroughly.
6	In a deep, heavy saucepan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (180 c) or until a 1-inch bread cube turns golden brown in about 65 seconds.
7	Add peas, a portion at a time, and cook until golden.
8	(be careful when cooking peas; even when completely dry, they often cause oil to bubble to top of pan).
9	Remove peas from hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
10	Turn cooked peas into a small bowl.
11	Sprinkle with chili powder, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and salt; mix to coat peas with spice mixture.
12	Cool completely; store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
13	Makes about 1-?cups.