Gluten-free, Egg-free, Dairy-free Vegetable Fritters

Ingredients 

300 grams dried chickpeas

400 grams potato, roughly chopped

200 grams sweet potato, roughly chopped

400 grams onion, (about 1.5-2 large onions)

100 grams broccoli

4 cloves garlic

a few sprigs basil

pinch cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt, (finely ground)

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon garam masala, (from EDC, of course!)

1/4 teaspoon GF baking powder

30 grams water

Cucumber Raita ****NOT DAIRY FREE

130 grams cucumber, roughly chopped

small handful mint leaves

200 grams natural or greek yoghurt

Preparation 

1.Put chickpeas into mixing bowl. Mill 2 min/speed 9-10. Set aside.

2.Place potato, sweet potato, onion, garlic, broccoli and basil leaves in 300g lots for into mixing bowl and chop each lot 2-3 sec/speed 7. Chop vegetables for a very short amount of time so as to not puree them. Empty chopped vegetables into simmering basket in the sink. Leave to drain for approx. half an hour. During this time, whip up the cucumber raita.

3.Place chopped vegetables, chickpea flour, and remaining ingredients into mixing bowl and mix 30 sec/ counter-clockwise operation/speed 5. Use the spatula to assist until mixture is well-combined.

4.Shape into patties (approx 2 tablespoons of mixture per patty).

5.Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan (more if your frying pan is large). Fry patties in batches over medium-low heat until browned on both sides, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Replace the oil in between batches. Serve with the cucumber raita.

Cucumber Raita

6.Put cucumber and mint leaves into mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec/speed 7.

7.Add yoghurt. Mix 15-20 sec/ counter-clockwise operation/speed 3. Put in the fridge while you finish making the fritters.

Tip

You can have this as a vegetarian main - it will serve about 4 people. You could also have it as a side dish, in which case it would serve 6-8 people. Also great for bring a plate events or BBQs.

****Only dairy-free without the cucumber raita. A tomato sauce would be good as a dairy-free replacement for the raita.