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Viewed: 66 - Published at: 8 years agoIngredients
- 1 1/3 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 small cauliflower, about 3/4 pound, cut into little florets
- Scant 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
- 2 shallots, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 large eggs, preferably organic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- About 2 cups sunflower oil, for frying
Method
- Make the lime sauce Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
- Tastethe flavor should be vibrant, tart and citrusyand adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Chill or leave at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
- Prepare the fritters Add the florets to a saucepan of salted boiling water.
- Simmer until very soft, 15 minutes; drain.
- Prepare the fritters Meanwhile, put the flour, chopped parsley, shallots, garlic, eggs, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to make a smooth batter.
- Add the warm cauliflower.
- Mix, smashing the cauliflower into the batter with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Prepare the fritters In a wide skillet, heat 2/3 inch of oil over high heat until very hot.
- Working in batches, spoon in the cauliflower mixture, allowing 3 tablespoons per fritter.
- Separate the fritters with a fish spatula.
- Fry in small batches, adjusting the heat so the fritters cook but don't burn.
- They should take 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the fritters Drain the fritters well on paper towels.
- Garnish with the parsley leaves and serve hot or warm with the lime sauce.
