Hindustani
Phulauri: fried split pea fritters
Phulauri are fried balls of ground yellow split peas with garlic and cumin, eaten with sour sauce or chutney. Vegetarian, and SRD 10 to SRD 30 a portion on the street in Paramaribo.
📷 Phulauri zoals het in Paramaribo wordt geserveerd, bord of kar, geen studiofoto
Phulauri and bara sit at the same carts and get confused constantly. The difference: bara is flat and made from urad beans, phulauri is a ball and made from yellow split peas.
They are light and airy straight out of the oil and tough if they have sat too long. Buy where it is busy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bara and phulauri?
Bara is flat and made from ground urad beans (black lentils); phulauri is a round fritter made from ground yellow split peas with garlic and cumin. Both are fried and eaten with sour sauce, and they usually share a cart.