Indian Crispy Onion Fritters
Onion Fritters from Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 441kcal
Fritters
- 1 large egg
- 4 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala available in the spice section of most grocery stores
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 hot green chile finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 medium onion peeled and diced
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cilantro Chutney
- 8 Tablespoons plain yogurt divided
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons fresh mint coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Fritters
Whisk egg into a bowl and beat well. Add the water and the lemon juice. Mix. Add remaining ingredients, chickpea flour through cilantro and mix well. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer or wok, over a medium high heat. Jaffrey suggests 3 inches of oil, but I use less, maybe an inch?
When the oil is hot, put the chopped onion in the batter and mix. (This should be done just before frying)
Drop batter by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil. Working in batches, frying 3 or 4 at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Turn fritters to brown on both sides, about 3 or 4 minutes per side. Remove fritters with slotted spoons and drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Serve with Fresh Green Chutney.
Chutney
Put 2 Tablespoons yogurt, mint, cilantro, lemon and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Beat remaining 6 Tablespoons yogurt in a bowl and add herb/yogurt mixture, stirring until mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg