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Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse them.

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2 cups black-eyed peas

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 bell pepper, finely chopped

1-2 green chilies, finely chopped

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Oil, for frying

Ensure the oil is hot before adding the batter to prevent it from soaking up too much oil.

For extra flavor, add some chopped spinach or fried plantains into the batter.

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