Baby marrow fritters
Baby marrows are very versatile and add extra fibre and flavour to this snack.
Ready in
45 minsServing size
Makes 25Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk or maas
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 baby marrows, coarsely grated
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sunflower or olive oil for frying
Method
- Place dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat buttermilk and eggs together in a separate bowl. Stir buttermilk mixture into the dry mixture until well combined.
- Stir in the baby marrows and cheese and mix to form a thick batter.
- Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan and fry spoonfuls of the mixture until golden brown. Turn over and fry on the other side until golden brown and cooked. Drain on paper towel.
- Repeat with remaining mixture and more oil if necessary. Serve 3 fritters per person as a snack.
Tips
- Add a pinch of paprika to the batter, if preferred.
- Add chopped fresh origanum, thyme or even parsley to the mixture.
- Serve these fritters as a snack before a braai instead of crisps.
Baby marrow fritters
With just a few basic ingredients you can make these delicious Baby marrow fritters. They will easily become a family-favourite in any household.
This recipe is from Cooking from the heart, 2nd edition: Breakfast, Lunch and snacks
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