SPICY VEGETABLE FRITTERS
From "Raga Cuisine of India" comes another favorite local (to Seattle) restaurant recipe. The book says the same spiced batter could coat shrimp, cubed fish, or strips of chicken to serve as a substantial starter or part of a main course. The batter will thicken the longer it stands, so it's best to coat the vegetables and fry them right after it is made. Be sure to have the vegetables already trimmed and portioned before you begin to mix the batter. Pick a couple of contrasting chutneys--perhaps one spicy, one milder-- to serve with the fritters. Ajwain is a unique spice, related to caraway and cumin but with a flavor more reminiscent of thyme. It's available in Indian markets and specialty spice shops but can also be omitted from the recipe. Gram flour (not to be confused with graham flour) may also be labeled 'besan' or 'chickpea' or 'garbanzo' flour.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour oil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches into a deep-fryer or a large, heavy saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to 350F.
- (The oil should come no more than halfway up the sides of the pan.) While the oil is heating, prepare the batter.
- Combine the flour, 2 tsp oil, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic, salt, baking powder, and ajwain (if using) in a medium bowl.
- While stirring, gradually pour in enough water to make a batter of coating consistency.
- Working in batches, dip the vegetable pieces into the batter, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then carefully lower the coated vegetables into the hot oil.
- Do not crowd the pan.
- Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the fritters from the oil with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Continue with the remaining vegetables, allowing the oil to reheat between batches as needed.
- Arrange the fritters on a warmed platter and serve immediately with chutney alongside for dipping.
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Mm Jjb
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!
M Mavya
[email protected]Overall, I thought the fritters were good. They were easy to make and they tasted pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Rambabu Sah
[email protected]The fritters were too oily for my liking. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Omar Gayle
[email protected]The fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Christian Robinson
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of veggies that need to be used up and these fritters are a great way to do it.
Sabban Kosar
[email protected]I love these fritters! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Tariq Jaber
[email protected]The fritters were delicious! I made them for my family and they all enjoyed them. The recipe was easy to follow and the fritters turned out crispy and flavorful.
sojib Ali
[email protected]These fritters were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.