Gâteau Piment (Baked)
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Gâteau Piment (Baked)

Gâteau piment boulli — the Mauritian chilli-split-pea cake, here baked instead of deep-fried, served with fresh salad or fruit.

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Spice level

Nutrition

180

Calories · kcal

22

Carbs · g

8

Protein · g

5

Fat · g

210

Sodium · mg

2

Sugar · g

Suitable for

DiabetesHypertensionObesity

Ingredients

  • • Dhall (yellow split peas), chilli, spring onion, coriander, cumin, turmeric, pinch of salt
  • • Side: fresh tomato-onion salad or sliced fruit

Preparation

  1. 1Soak dhall overnight, grind with chilli, spring onion and spices into a coarse paste.
  2. 2Shape into small discs and bake or air-fry at 200°C until golden and crisp.
  3. 3Serve with salad or fruit.

Cultural note

Gâteau piment is a classic Mauritian breakfast snack, usually fried and eaten with butter bread — this lighter baked version keeps the flavour, less the oil.

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