Carrot fritters

Name: Carrot fritters
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 1 large carrot); 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen or canned will do but freshly cooked tastes better); 1 egg; 2 spring onions, finely chopped; 1 heaped tbsp parsley or coriander, chopped; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup self-raising flour; 1/2 cup cornflour; 1/2 tsp curry powder*; Pinch salt; Olive oil for frying; (*I sneak the curry powder in and say nothing - it imparts a wonderful yellow colour and kids love it without knowing it is there.)

Bridgette Hafner

October 19, 2011

Time:1-2 hours

What do other kids like to eat and help make at home? A quick ring-around of friends and relatives revealed all things sweet rate highest. It's fun and easy to stir pancake batters and cake mixes, roll out gingerbread, ice cakes - and lick sticky fingers. Children also really like crumbing things, such as chicken, fish or even vegetables, getting hands-on and messy. And, when it's all golden and crispy, it's very yummy.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 1 large carrot)
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen or canned will do but freshly cooked tastes better)
1 egg
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 heaped tbsp parsley or coriander, chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup cornflour
1/2 tsp curry powder*
Pinch salt
Olive oil for frying
(*I sneak the curry powder in and say nothing - it imparts a wonderful yellow colour and kids love it without knowing it is there.)

Method

Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat with a little olive oil. Fry spoonfuls of the mixture until golden brown on both sides. Drain on kitchen paper.
To serve
Serve with avocado dip.
Makes 12-15 fritters.