VEGETABLE FRITTERS WITH CHICK PEA BATTER

Vegetable Fritters with Chick Pea Batter image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup fine chickpea flour
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 to 1 cup water
1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil
6 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced in 1/2 inch strips
6 medium mushrooms, whole or sliced in half
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets

Steps:

Mix flour and dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup water and stir to combine. Gradually add more water until mixture is thick enough to coat a finger. Stir in peanut oil. The batter may be made up to 2 hours in advance.
To make fritters, heat oil in a large saucepan to deep-fry temperature (350 degrees F). Dip vegetables, one at a time into the batter and fry until deep brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Mint and Cilantro Chutney, Yogurt Sauce, and soy sauce for dipping.