Binch Akara (Beans)

Ingredients

• •2 cups black-eyed beans
• •1 large pepper
• •1 small onion
• •1 egg (optional
• •1 pint cooking oil

Directions

1. 1Soak the beans for about 2 hours and remove the skin.
2. 2Grind the beans into a smooth paste.
3. 3Chop the onion and pepper finely and blend into the bean mixture and beat for about 5 minutes.
4. 4Add salt to taste. Beat thoroughly for about 5 minutes.
5. 5Add beaten eggs to improve food value and to make the mixture light if desired.
6. 6Heat the cooking oil (groundnut oil or palm oil) and fry tablespoonfuls of the mixture until golden brown.
7. 7Drain on absorbent paper.
8. 8Serve hot or cold.