Friday, July 16, 2010

Indian-Spiced Vegetable Fritters With Curry -Lime Yogurt:

I know some that are not huge Curry fans ...but the curry is only in the Yogurt so can be avoided...the fritters are basic and So good
I think once my Food Processor arrives in the mail (yay) these will be a snap to make since most of the prep is just grating the Veggies.
I made a bunch and plan to freeze some in stacks between wax paper so I have easy Dinner and Lunch box prep food ....I love stuff like that....IT is just so important to have good food that is a bit different from the every day around so you can stay on track with healthy food choices.
Also trying different spice combinations keeps food flavorful and interesting :)

Ingredients:


Fritter:
1/2 Cup Peas
1 Medium Onion
1 Parsnip
1 Yam or Sweet Potato
1 Large Carrot
1 Zucchini
1 Large Egg + 1/2 Cup or so of Egg White
!/2 tsp ground Coriander
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp ground Cumin
A Pinch of Cayenne
2 TBSP Minced Fresh Ginger
2 TBSP Minced Fresh Cilantro

Curry Lime Yogurt:


1 Cup Plain Yogurt (I use Greek Style = 0 Fat ; 20 G Protein per 175 g !!!)
1 Tsp Curry Powder
A squeeze or Two of Lime Juice
Salt and Pepper

Make Them :

First thing Cook your peas.  I did mine in the microwave in some water for 2 - 3 Mins.
Also Cook your yam just a bit in the microwave to the point that you can still grate it, but it is mostly cooked.

SO Start out by Grating all your veggies  ...Onion, Yam, Carrot , Zucchini, and place in a colander in your sink to let drain.  Sometimes these Veggies can sweat out a lot of water.  You will want to give them a good squeeze to get out as much moisture as you can before you add to the rest of the mixture...
meanwhile
the rest of the mixture.....
In a Large Mixing bowl, lightly Beat Eggs, Coriander, Turmeric, and Cumin.  Mix In Ginger, Cilantro, and Peas.
NOw Squeeze those veggies then add to your mixture.  Season with Salt and Pepper, combine mixture with a wooden spoon.
Drop 1/4 Cup Portions into heated skillet to make little Fritter Pancakes.

Mix your Yogurt Ingredients together to make this very quick and tasty sauce.


OR PUT all these ingredients into a wrap, Crumble your Fritter add sprouts or Lettuce 

NEXT DAY 
I used the Yogurt Dressing to spice up my Breakfast with 1 Egg, 1/2 Cups Egg whites, 1/4 Oatmeal, and some left over cherry Tomatoes 

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