These pumpkin fritters will take you back to your childhood. Some people choose to serve them as a breakfast treat or dessert, or even as a vegetable to be served with dinner. What better way to get your little ones to eat their veggies than in these delicious pumpkin fritters? By BYY.
Makes about 16
Ingredients for pumpin fritters:
- 2 cups pumpkin, cooked and mashed
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 50ml milk
- Cinnamon sugar
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Method:
- Lightly beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and mix in the remaining ingredients by hand. The consistency of the batter will be stiffer than that of the sweetcorn fritters recipe.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-based pot for deep frying. The oil in your pot should be at least 4cm deep.
- Only once the oil is hot – if you have a thermometer, your temperature should be between 190°C and 225°C – spoon fritter-sized portions into the pot, keeping them separated to prevent them sticking together.
- Flip them over so both sides turn golden brown. Set them on some paper towel to absorb excess oil and serve as soon as possible, sprinkled with a bit of cinnamon sugar.
Recipe from author Jan Kohler’s cookbook Pink Gin and Fairy Cakes.
FAQ’s
How do I prepare the pumpkin for the fritters?
Cook the pumpkin until it’s tender and then mash it thoroughly. You’ll need 2 cups of cooked and mashed pumpkin for this recipe.
What type of flour should I use?
You should use regular plain flour for this recipe. The flour helps to bind the ingredients together to form a stiffer batter.
Can I use a different type of oil for frying?
Yes, you can use any oil suitable for deep frying. However, vegetable oil is recommended due to its neutral flavour and high smoke point.
How do I know when the oil is hot enough for frying?
The oil should be heated to between 190°C and 225°C. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test the oil by dropping a small piece of batter into it; if it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
What consistency should the batter be?
The batter should be stiffer than that of sweetcorn fritters. It should hold its shape when spooned into the hot oil.
How should I serve the pumpkin fritters?
Once fried, set the fritters on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve them hot, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for added flavour.
Can these fritters be served as a savoury dish?
Yes, pumpkin fritters can be served as a vegetable side dish with dinner. Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar to suit your preference if serving as a savoury dish.
How many fritters does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 16 fritters, depending on the size of the portions you spoon into the oil.
Is it necessary to flip the fritters while frying?
Yes, you should flip the fritters to ensure that both sides are golden brown and cooked evenly.
Can I prepare the batter in advance?
It’s best to prepare the batter just before frying to ensure the best texture and freshness of the fritters. However, you can prepare the ingredients in advance and mix them together when ready to fry.
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