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Season Vegetable Masala Fritters

Serves 4 to 6 as appetizer
Level of Difficulty: Easy

"Garam masala" is a blend of spices use in Indian and Mauritian cuisines, you will find them easily in oriental groceries, otherwise you may also use your favorite curry powder.

Ingredients

100g chick pea flour
100g self raising flour
2 teaspoon “Garam Masala”
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander
250ml water
200g coarsely chopped cabbage
200g coarsely chopped eggplants
200g chopped onions
120g chopped zucchini
200g coarsely chopped cauliflowers
Oil for frying
Sauce:
250ml plain yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix flours, spices and coriander, add water little by little until you get a smooth batter.
Gently mix vegetables into the batter.
Heat oil in a pan, take 1 tablespoon of vegetable/batter mix and fry until golden, continue with other fritters, drain on paper towels.
Serve with mint and yogurt sauce mix.

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