Spicy savory plantain fritters perfect for a tea time treat.
Ingredients:
4 green plantains peeled and grated
1 small clove garlic finely crushed
1 small white onion finely sliced
2 green chillies finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
pinch bicarbonate of soda
2 tablespoons plain flour
1-2 teaspoons water
600 ml sunflower oil for frying
Method:
1.In a bowl add the grated plantain, onion slices, salt,chilli powder, green chillies, bicarbonate of soda and the flour.
2. Mix the ingredients together, only add enough water so that the mixture binds together without being too wet.
3. Form small patties of the mixture and place them on a tray.
4. Heat oil in a large pan, when it is hot turn the heat down to medium nad fry the patties in small batches until golden brown.Do not be tempted to cook on high heat otherwide fritters will be uncooked on the inside.
5. Drain on kitchen paper fry the next batch.
6. Serve hot with chilli sauce or dip of choice.
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Crispy and crunchy looking fritters. Wonderfully prepared.
ReplyDeleteDeepa
Perfect for curd rice... Nice one
ReplyDeletevery very delicious and tasty fritters :)
ReplyDeleteWow ! super, mouth watering here.
ReplyDeleteNew to me apart from traditional bhajji, looks yum :)
ReplyDeleteOne word - SCRUMDIDDLIUMPTIOUS! Thank you
ReplyDeleteperfect for time pass n luv to munch r8 nw.
ReplyDeleteI made these for tea last night and me and the kids all loved them - so quick and easy to make too!
ReplyDeleteYour plantain fritters looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteLook nice and moreish!
ReplyDeleteperfect snack for rainy day like today.
ReplyDeleteThis is so simple and delicious ....and who can say no to fritters..
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking plantain fritters. My mum used to make something similar but using farali flours.
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