Spinach fritters
This Indian inspired recipe gives a delicious contrast betwen the hot crispy fritters and the cool, slightly sharp herb dressing.
157,1574.6/5 for 11 ratings
Last modified on: May 20th 2015
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
1 onion - 2
250 g cooked spinach - 3
2 tablespoons olive oil - 4
1 egg - 5
150 g chickpea (gram) flour - 6
tarragon - 7
coriander - 8
150 g plain yoghurt - 9
salt - 10
pepper - Total weight: 765 grams
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Measures:
How long does it take?
Time required
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour 33 min. | 33 min. | 2 hours 6 min. |
Keeping:
Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 1 hour 15 min.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a pan over medium heat, and when hot add the chopped onion, salt and pepper and cook 2 or 3 minutes.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Turn down the heat and add the spinach. Stir well for 2 or 3 minutes, mostly to separate the spinach which has a tendancy to clump together during preparation.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Remove from the heat, add 1 egg and 150 g chickpea (gram) flour, salt and pepper, mix well...
Stage 5
... until thoroughly and evenly mixed.
Heat oil for deep-fat frying.
Heat oil for deep-fat frying.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Pour 150 g plain yoghurt into a bowl, salt lightly, pepper generously, then add the herbs and mix well, preferably with a whisk.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Scoop up a tablespoon, or ice-cream spoon, of batter...
Stage 9 - 30 min.
... and put to fry in the hot oil.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Remove when nicely golden, drain thoroughly, and place on absorbant paper.
Stage 11
Serve without delay, while hot. Place both dishes in the centre of the table where everyone can help themselves to fritters and dip them in the dressing.
Remarks
If you can't find chickpea (gram) flour, never mind, just use normal flour, and add a little curry powder to retain the Indian feel.
Use a yoghurt that's thick and slightly sharp like "greek-style" if possible.
Use a yoghurt that's thick and slightly sharp like "greek-style" if possible.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.01 €
- Per person : 0.50 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Cooked spinach: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Polenta with spinach and soft-poached egg, Creamy spinach and potato gratin, Eggs "en cocotte" with spinach, Spinach Mornay, Spinach and hard-boiled egg gratin, ... All |
| Plain yoghurt: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Home-made doner kebab, Light herb sauce, Tzatziki, Cretan-style salmon , ... All |
| Chickpea (gram) flour: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Papadums, ... All |
| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spaghetti with smoked salmon, Potatoes with bacon and herbs, Sautéed chicken with leeks, Fougasse with bacon and Comté, Fried eggs with tomatoes, ... All |
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