About
These crispy cauliflower fritters are coated in an Indian spiced batter and fried until crisp and golden.
These are a great sharing snack or starter served with a bowl of cooling yogurt dip or cucumber salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 2 cups olive oil for frying
- 1 small – head – 4" diameter cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 large raw egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ginger, ground
- 3 ounce food cupboard home baking almonds ground by sainsbury's
- ½ teaspoon turmeric, ground
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the cauliflower into small florets and add to a pan of boiling water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain, pat dry and set aside to cool.
- Add the ground almonds, cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic powder, turmeric, lemon juice, baking soda, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse to combine.
- Add the egg and water and blend to a smooth paste. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cooled cauliflower to the mixing bowl and use your hands to mix the cauliflower and batter together.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over a high heat. Once hot, carefully scoop half the cauliflower and batter mixture into the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, turning halfway through until crisp and golden. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels then repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 293.6kcal/723.7kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 27.2g (per serving)
- Carbs: 7.2g (per serving)
- Protein: 8.4g (per serving)
