🥕🍳 Crispy Carrot Delight with Tangy Yoghurt Dressing 🌶️🌿
Carrot Fritters With Yoghurt Dressing Recipe 🥕🍳
Description: These carrot fritters are an absolute delight, packed with flavors that complement any meal—perfect as a side with seared scallops or chicken, or even made into smaller versions to enjoy with drinks. The tangy yoghurt dressing adds a refreshing zing, making this dish a delightful addition to any menu.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 12 fritters
Ingredients:
| For Yoghurt Dressing: | |
|---|---|
| – 1 cup plain yogurt | 🥣 |
| – 1 tablespoon lime juice | 🍋 |
| – 1 tablespoon olive oil | 🫒 |
| – 1 clove garlic, minced | 🧄 |
| – Salt and pepper, to taste | 🧂 |
| For Carrot Fritters: | |
|---|---|
| – 1 cup plain flour | 🌾 |
| – 1 cup soda water | 🥤 |
| – 1 large egg | 🥚 |
| – 1 teaspoon ground cumin | 🌿 |
| – 1 teaspoon ground coriander | 🌿 |
| – 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric | 🌿 |
| – 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped | 🌶️ |
| – 2 large carrots, grated | 🥕 |
| – 2 spring onions, finely chopped | 🧅 |
| – 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped | 🌿 |
| – Olive oil, for frying | 🫒 |
| – Salt to taste | 🧂 |
Instructions:
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Prepare Yoghurt Dressing:
- In a bowl, combine plain yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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Make Carrot Fritter Batter:
- In a separate bowl, mix together plain flour, soda water, egg, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
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Add Flavorful Ingredients:
- To the batter, add the finely chopped red chili pepper, grated carrots, chopped spring onions, and fresh coriander leaves. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Heat Olive Oil:
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. You want the oil to be hot enough to sizzle when you add the fritter batter.
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Fry the Fritters:
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil for each fritter. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Cook the fritters for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
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Drain and Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- If needed, add more olive oil to the pan for subsequent batches.
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Serve with Yoghurt Dressing:
- When all the fritters are cooked, arrange them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the prepared yoghurt dressing over the top of the fritters, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
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Enjoy!
- These Carrot Fritters with Yoghurt Dressing are best enjoyed hot and crispy, with the cool tanginess of the dressing balancing the warm, spicy flavors of the fritters.
Whether you’re looking for a unique side dish, a delicious appetizer, or simply a flavorful snack, these carrot fritters are sure to be a hit! They’re versatile, easy to make, and packed with nutritious ingredients. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary adventure with these tasty fritters! 🥕🍳
