Indian Spinach-And-Chickpea Fritters

Serves: 5

Eda Schinner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

52

Sweetness

40

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Cumin Seed

Directions:

1

Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl

2

Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth

3

Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine

4

Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees

5

Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan)

6

Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed

7

Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate

8

Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick

9

Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute

10

Season with salt and serve with chutney

11

Photograph by Kate Sears