Spicy Tapioca Fritters Recipe

Name: Spicy Tapioca Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Tapioca Or Sabudana; 1 cup Channa Dal Or Split Chickpeas Or Garbanzo; 1 piece Ginger, Chopped Roughly; 6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves; 2 whole Green Chili; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 Tablespoon Salt, Or To Taste; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro; 2 Tablespoons Rice Flour; 2 cups Oil For Deep Frying; Coconut Chutney Or Ketchup, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 cup Tapioca Or Sabudana
1 cup Channa Dal Or Split Chickpeas Or Garbanzo
1 piece Ginger, Chopped Roughly
6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
2 whole Green Chili
2 Tablespoons Water
1 Tablespoon Salt, Or To Taste
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro
2 Tablespoons Rice Flour
2 cups Oil For Deep Frying
Coconut Chutney Or Ketchup, To Serve

1
Soak tapioca (or sabudana) and channa dal separately for an hour or two.
2
Grind channa dal with ginger, mint leaves and chilies with very little water. Make a thick dough-like batter.
3
Mix the ground mixture with soaked tapioca. Add salt, chopped cilantro and rice flour. (Rice flour makes for a crispy ambode or fritter.) Mix with a spatula and set it aside.
4
Heat oil in a pan.
5
Make a small ball from the thick dough-like batter. Flatten it a bit by pressing between your palms.
6
Once the oil is hot, deep fry both sides until browned and all the bubbles settle down in the oil. Keep the deep fried fritters in paper towels to absorb excess oil.
7
Serve warm with coconut chutney or ketchup. Enjoy.

1197

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Tapioca Or Sabudana, 1 cup Channa Dal Or Split Chickpeas Or Garbanzo, 1 piece Ginger, Chopped Roughly, 6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tapioca Fritters falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Tapioca Fritters

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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