Italian Spring Onion Frittelle

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Maida – All purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup grated cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bunches spring onions or scallions sliced to yield 1.5 cups
• 1 green chilli – minced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium-sized bowl, combine the eggs, flour (maida), baking powder, water, cheese, salt and pepper and whisk well to combine. Stir the spring onions and green chillies into the batter.

2. 2

   In a nonstick or cast iron pan, heat 2 tablespoons of Olive oil. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the hot pan to make 2 inch pancakes. Cook until golden brown on the first side then flip to brown on the other side.

3. 3

   Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and set on a plate lined with paper towels, to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately.