Indian Spinach-and-Chickpea Fritters Recipe

Name: Indian Spinach-and-Chickpea Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour (available at Middle Eastern, Indian or health-food stores), or all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped; 1 10 -ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Mango chutney, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup chickpea flour (available at Middle Eastern, Indian or health-food stores), or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 10 -ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Mango chutney, for serving

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.
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Photograph by Kate Sears

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chickpea flour (available at Middle Eastern, Indian or health-food stores), or all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Indian Spinach-and-Chickpea 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.

Indian Spinach-and-Chickpea Fritters

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