Cauliflower-and-Cumin Fritters Recipe

Name: Cauliflower-and-Cumin Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 small cauliflower, about 3/4 pound, cut into little florets; Scant 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish; 2 shallots, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup); 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 large eggs, preferably organic; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; About 2 cups sunflower oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 small cauliflower, about 3/4 pound, cut into little florets
Scant 1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
2 shallots, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
4 large eggs, preferably organic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
About 2 cups sunflower oil, for frying

1
Make the lime sauce Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
2
Tastethe flavor should be vibrant, tart and citrusyand adjust the seasoning as necessary.
3
Chill or leave at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
4
Prepare the fritters Add the florets to a saucepan of salted boiling water.
5
Simmer until very soft, 15 minutes; drain.
6
Prepare the fritters Meanwhile, put the flour, chopped parsley, shallots, garlic, eggs, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to make a smooth batter.
7
Add the warm cauliflower.
8
Mix, smashing the cauliflower into the batter with the back of a wooden spoon.
9
Prepare the fritters In a wide skillet, heat 2/3 inch of oil over high heat until very hot.
10
Working in batches, spoon in the cauliflower mixture, allowing 3 tablespoons per fritter.
11
Separate the fritters with a fish spatula.
12
Fry in small batches, adjusting the heat so the fritters cook but don't burn.
13
They should take 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
14
Prepare the fritters Drain the fritters well on paper towels.
15
Garnish with the parsley leaves and serve hot or warm with the lime sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower-and-Cumin Fritters falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower-and-Cumin Fritters

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