Make the dough

• Combine the flour, yeast, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
• Add the water gradually and the olive oil, then knead into a soft dough.
• Cover and let the dough rest.

Boil the split peas

• Rinse the split peas and put them in a saucepan with the water.
• Boil until tender, then drain well.

Blend the filling

• Blend the drained peas with the garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, scotch bonnet pepper and cilantro into a smooth paste.

Fill and roll the puri

• Divide the dough into balls and flatten each one.
• Place a portion of the dhal filling in the centre, seal the dough around it.
• Roll each filled ball out into a thin round.

Cook the dhal puri

• Brush the dough with vegetable oil and cook on a hot pan.
• Fry each puri on both sides until golden and slightly puffed.