Cauliflower Fritters

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cauliflower florets (1 small cauliflower)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2-3/4 cup finely minced onion (approx one onion)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cayenne / red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• salt and pepper to taste (I usually put 1 level tsp salt)
• 1 tbsp chopped mint (1 tsp if using dried)
• 1 cup yogurt (greek or plain)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the cauliflower florets in a medium pan for 4-5 minutes or until tender enough to mash but not totally mushy. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water

2. 2

   Drain the florets and tip them into a bowl, mash lightly

3. 3

   Gently toss in the flour, spices, baking powder, onions and then add the eggs and mix just to coat - don't over mix.

4. 4

   Add a little of the 'cauliflower water' using just enough to get a slightly runny batter.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a saute pan or a frying pan and when it's hot carefully place large spoonfuls of the batter in the oil, making sure it leave space enough to flip between your fritters.

6. 6

   Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until a beautiful golden.

7. 7

   Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from oil, and drain of excess grease on a wire rack or a paper towel before serving.

8. 8

   Repeat until your batter is used up and serve with mint yogurt and lemon wedges

9. 9

   --- Mint Yogurt ---

10. 10

    Combine the yogurt ingredients in a bowl, whisking well. Adjust seasoning to personal preference.