Spinach And Chickpea Pancakes Food

INDIAN SPINACH-AND-CHICKPEA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan). Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick.
• Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and serve with chutney.

CHICKPEA PANCAKES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour and water to make a batter of pouring consistency. Adjust with more flour or water as necessary. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Heat some ghee (or oil) in a non stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Spoon 1/4 cup batter into pan and cook until the top starts looking a little dry and bubbles appear. Turn and cook til other side browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with rest of batter.
• Serving ideas; topped with sweet chutney, some yoghurt mixed with lemon juice, as well as chopped coriander. Or sauteed mushrooms, wilted spinach and spiced chutney. Or a meat version with the chicken mentioned above.