Crispy fat hen fritters – Eatweeds

Bask in these golden, crispy fritters bursting with the colourful flavours of fats hen and fragrant spices. This distinctive twist on a traditional incorporates the earthy goodness of fats hen, creating a pleasant fusion of textures and tastes.

Components

• 200g spring onions, finely chopped
• 150g fats hen leaves, roughly chopped
• 90g plain flour
• 60g wholemeal flour
• 5g purple chilli powder
• 5g floor coriander
• 2.5g garam masala
• 2 small inexperienced chillies, finely minced
• 10g ginger-garlic paste
• 45-60ml water
• Vegetable oil for frying
• A pinch of asafoetida (non-compulsory)
• 5g sesame seeds
• 5g floor turmeric

Methodology

1. In a big mixing bowl, mix the plain flour, wholemeal flour, purple chilli powder, floor coriander, garam masala, floor turmeric, a beneficiant pinch of salt, and sesame seeds. Combine nicely to make sure even distribution of the spices.
2. Add the chopped spring onions, chenopodium leaves, minced inexperienced chillies, and ginger-garlic paste to the dry elements. Utilizing your palms, gently therapeutic massage the combination, coating the greens with the spiced flour. This course of helps to launch the flavours and creates a cohesive batter.
3. Regularly add water, a tablespoon at a time, whereas mixing together with your palms. Intention for a thick, clingy batter that coats the greens nicely. The consistency ought to be such that it holds its form when dropped from a spoon.
4. Warmth a beneficiant quantity of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or wok over medium warmth. To check if the oil is prepared, drop a small quantity of batter into the oil – it ought to sizzle and rise to the floor instantly.
5. Utilizing your hand or two spoons, rigorously drop small parts of the batter into the new oil. Be cautious to not overcrowd the pan, as it will decrease the oil temperature and end in greasy fritters.
6. Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes, gently turning them sometimes to make sure even browning. As soon as they obtain a wealthy, golden-brown color and a crispy exterior, take away them from the oil utilizing a slotted spoon.
7. Drain the fritters on a plate lined with kitchen paper to soak up extra oil.
8. Serve these delectable fritters piping sizzling, accompanied by a tangy tamarind chutney or cool mint yoghurt dip for a pleasant distinction of flavours.

Get pleasure from your crispy, flavourful spring onion fritters whereas they’re nonetheless heat and at their crunchiest greatest!