Cauliflower Fritters Recipe with Cumin and Mint Yogurt
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 makes 10 to 16 fritters
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Calories
1796 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Cauliflower Fritters Recipe with Cumin and Mint Yogurt
Description
The Cauliflower Fritters Recipe with Cumin and Mint Yogurt features florets boiled until tender then mashed and mixed with flour, fresh parsley, onion, eggs, and warming spices including cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and Aleppo pepper flakes. Baking powder helps give a light texture. The fritters are pan-fried in sunflower oil until golden brown and crisp on the outside, while remaining tender inside. The accompanying mint yogurt combines Greek yogurt with dried mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, adding a bright, creamy counterpoint to the fragrant fritters. The combination provides a meld of savory, herbal, and slightly smoky notes from the spice blend and fresh herbs. This dish works well served warm, either as an appetizer or a side dish. The mint yogurt is optional but recommended to enhance the flavor balance. The batter can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated. Leftover fritters store well in the refrigerator for a few days and can be reheated gently.
Ingredients
- For the Mint Yogurt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp dried mint
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Cauliflower Fritters
- 1 cauliflower cut into 1 ½-inch florets (3 cups florets, small
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1 onion finely chopped (about ¾ cup, small
- 2 egg
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Aleppo pepper or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp baking powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup sunflower oil
Instructions
- To make the yogurt, place all the ingredients for the mint yogurt in a bowl. Mix to combine and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and add the cauliflower. Simmer for 4 minutes, then (making sure to reserve 3 to 4 tablespoons of the cooking water) drain into a colander.
- Using a fork or a potato masher, crush the cauliflower, then transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the flour, parsley, onion, eggs, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, Aleppo pepper flakes, baking powder, and 1 ¼ salt and a good grind of black pepper. Add 3 tablespoons of the cooking water and mix well to combine.
- Line a large plate with paper towels.
- In a large saute pan (about 9 inches wide), heat the oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the oil. You’ll need to do this in batches (adding 4 to 5 fritters at a time) so as not to crowd the pan, and use a spatula to keep them apart. Fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, flipping over halfway through, until both sides are golden brown (mine took 2 minutes on each side).
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked fritters to the prepared plate and set aside while you continue with the remaining batches.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, with the mint yogurt on the side.
Notes
- The mint yogurt adds a refreshing balance but can be omitted; in that case, a squeeze of lemon juice on the fritters brightens the flavor.
- The fritter batter can be refrigerated for up to one day before frying.
- Store leftover fritters in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days; reheat carefully to maintain crispness.
- Tzatziki or tahini sauce can also complement the fritters as an alternative to the mint yogurt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16makes 10 to 16 fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1796 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179.6kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21.1mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 192.4mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 179.7mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 352.6IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 43.5mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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