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Cauliflower Fritters

20
Mins
Prep time
50
Mins
Cook time
8
Serves

Not only are our Cauliflower Fritters absolutely delicious, but they also use up the whole cauliflower! Yep, that includes the stem and the leaves. A tasty snack or serve as a meal, these are sure to be a hit with everyone.

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Cauliflower Fritters

These cauliflower fritters are a clever use it up recipe that shows you how to use the whole cauliflowers  – stems, leaves, and all. Instead of wasting the whole vegetable, you can repurpose everything by blitzing it into a herby, spiced batter that works as a snack or meal for everyone. The cauliflower fritters are served with a cool, zesty yoghurt sauce and are simple proof that nothing needs to go to waste when you get creative in the kitchen!

Need

A quarter to half a cauliflower (including stems and leaves)
1/2 cup plain flour
Handful green herbs, chopped (we’ve used parsley)
1 shallot, finely chopped (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 eggs
2 tbsp finely grated cheese (we’ve used parmesan)
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

For the Sauce:
½ cup yoghurt (we’ve used Greek yoghurt)
Handful of soft herbs, chopped (we’ve used coriander)
2 tsp lime or lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

 

How

  1. Prepare the cauliflower by cutting into small pieces.
  2. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add the cauliflower pieces and simmer for 10 minutes, then drain and cool slightly.
  3. Place the rest of the Fritter ingredients in a bowl and stir to make a thick batter.
  4. Add the cauliflower and mix, smashing the cauliflower into the batter with the back of a wooden spoon or fork.
  5. To make the sauce combine the yoghurt, coriander, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a wide frying pan, heat 2 cm of oil over high heat until very hot. Working in batches, spoon in the cauliflower mixture, allowing 3 tablespoons per fritter.
  7. Fry in small batches, adjusting the heat so the fritters cook but don’t burn. They should take around 3 to 4 minutes each side.
  8. Drain the fritters well on paper towels. Serve with yoghurt sauce. Enjoy!
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