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Apple Fritters/Fries! Mofo Iron Chef. Vegan, glutenfree. And the week’s roundup

Delicious apple fritters (fries). Apple covered in some thick and spicy Chickpea batter and fried to a crisp golden brown.…

  • Ready 15 minutes
  • Serves 4 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
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Apple Fritters/Fries! Mofo Iron Chef. Vegan, glutenfree. And the week’s roundup

Recipe

Apple Fritters/Fries

Delicious apple fritters (fries). Apple covered in some thick and spicy Chickpea batter and fried to a crisp golden brown. Vegan Recipe.

  • Serves 4 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoon of chickpea flour ((garbanzo bean flour/besan))
  • 1 Tablespoon oats ((omit this if you dont have glutenfree oats))
  • 1 Tablespoon rice flour
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • pinch of turmeric
  • pinch of asofetida ((hing))
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or to taste (or 1 green chili)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds ((Ajwain))
  • 1/2 inch piece of ginger
  • 3-4 mint leaves or cilantro leaves
  • 4-5 Tablespoons water
  • 1 apple chopped into long slices/fries
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a blender combine all ingredients except apples and oil to fry.

  2. 2

    Blend into a thick pasty puree/batter(adjust water and chickpea flour to get the thick consistency, water needed will depend on the flours used). For a simpler batter, just mix chickpea flour, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, salt and pepper, or use your favorite onion fritter batter.

  3. 3

    Drop apple slices into the batter and mix well to coat.

  4. 4

    Fry in medium-high hot oil for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally till the batter becomes darker than its color, golden brown.

  5. 5

    Serve hot with ketchup or cilantro Chutney. Top with Chaat masala or rock salt and some red chili powder for added fun. Happy Sunday!

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

  • Calories77 kcal
  • Carbohydrates13 g
  • Protein2 g
  • Fat1 g
  • Sodium398 mg
  • Potassium112 mg
  • Fiber2 g
  • Sugar5 g
  • Vitamin A130 IU
  • Vitamin C2.3 mg
  • Calcium6 mg
  • Iron0.6 mg