Potato Fritters

Ingredients

100 g plain flour
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
some water
350 g potatoes, peeled
1/2 carrot, peeled
vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Method

1. Place the flour in a bowl, stir in the spices and salt and make a well in the centre. Add the water and mix to form a fairly thick batter.

2. Coarsely grate the potatoes and carrot. Place the potatoes in a sieve and rinse well under cold running water. Drain and squeeze dry, then stir them into the batter and mix to combine thoroughly.

3. Heat about 5mm/1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large frying pan and add a few tablespoonfuls of the mixture at a time, flattening each one to form a thin cake. Fry over a low heat, turning frequently, for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

4. Drain the fritters on absorbent kitchen paper and keep them hot while frying the remaining mixture in the same way. Serve the potato fritters with chilli sauce.


These are incredibly simple to make and sure to be popular served as a tempting snack.