QUICK STEAMED PEA CAKES

Preparation Method :

• Grease the baking tins. Pour water into the base of a double steamer. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Bend the peas, lemon juice, oil, ginger and chillies to a smooth paste with half a cup of water. Stir in the gram flour and salt. Adjust the seasoning.
• Stir in the baking powder and bicarbonate of soda and divide between the greased tins.
• Place them in the steamer, cover and steam on a moderate to high heat until the knife inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Remove from the steamer and leave to cool for about 10 minutes, turn the pea cakes out on to a plate.
• Heat the oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. When popping, add the sesame seeds and when they start to colour, add the curry leaves.
• Stir for few seconds and spoon evenly over the cakes. Cut the cakes into wedges. Serve hot.