Pea fritters
Over60 has done corn fritters and zucchini fritters so now we bring you a new twist: pea fritters. Delicious as a side or as a vegetarian main dish, these pea fritters will become your new favourite fritter dish.
Makes: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen peas
- ½ cup Green yoghurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoon plain flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Method:
1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to boil. Add peas and blanch for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain well and allow to cool to room temperature.
2. Add peas to food processor along with Greek yoghurt, eggs, garlic, onion, mint leaves, flour and breadcrumbs. Blend until smooth.
3. Scoop out a quarter cup per fritter and shape them into a compact disk. Repeat until mixture is finished.
4. Heat two centimetres of vegetable oil in large frying pan. When oil is hot, add two pea fritters to pan. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Place on paper towel lined plated to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining fritters. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yoghurt.
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