Move over corn fritters, there’s a new kid in town. These are packed with plant-based goodness. You’ll find chickpea flour in most supermarkets, health food stores and Indian grocers.
For the fritters
2 | Carrots, peeled and shredded (Main) |
3 | Spring onions, finely sliced |
1 clove | Garlic, crushed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt (Main) |
2 tsp | Cumin seeds |
1 tsp | Ground coriander |
½ cup | Chickpea flour |
1 | Tin chickpeas, drained and squashed slightly (Main) |
1 | Egg |
For the sauce
1 clove | Garlic, crushed with 1/4 tsp salt |
3 Tbsp | Tahini (Main) |
1 | Lemon, grated zest and juice |
1 tsp | Hot sauce |
3 Tbsp | Water |
4 Tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil, for frying |
Directions
- To make the fritters, put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until combined. Heat the oven to 180C and line a shallow tray with baking paper.
- Set a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat and add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Using tongs, take small amounts of the fritter mixture and add to the frying pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the lined tray and place in the oven. Repeat with the rest of the mixture - depending on the size of your frying pan you'll probably be able to cook four or five fritters at once.
- While the fritters are cooking, make the sauce by putting all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. It may seize up when the water is added - just keep whisking. Add a little more water if it seems too thick.
- To serve, arrange the fritters on a platter with the sauce. These are best eaten soon after they're made, but they can be chilled after cooking and successfully reheated in a 180C oven for 10-15 minutes.