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yammy beet fritters

Yammy Beet Fritters with Yogurt Sauce

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Curry and Chili Powder add spice and heat to these delicious and colorful cakes. The cool fresh yogurt sauce with lime and cilantro is a perfect compliment.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish - Vegetarian, MM-Blue, Sides, Starters
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

=====Fritters=====

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic -- minced
  • 1 small onion -- small dice

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  • 1 pound garnet yam -- peeled
  • 1/2 pound red beets -- peeled

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  • 2 large eggs -- beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley

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  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

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  • canola oil for frying

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=====Yogurt Sauce=====

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375º F.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized cast-iron skillet. Add in the garlic and the onion. Sauté until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • While the garlic and the onion are cooking, shred the yams and beets using your food processor or a box grater.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in the sauteed garlic and onions, the grated yam and beets, and the Italian parsley. Once combined, stir in the flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, and curry powder. Combine well.
  • Heat 1/4-inch of oil in a clean cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil is hot. Drop 1/4 cup measures of the yam/beet mixture into the oil. Press lightly to flatten out. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping only once. (Be careful not to over-brown the fritters.) Remove to a baking sheet. Work in batches. Once the pan is full, bake for 15 minutes. Serve with Yogurt Sauce.
  • To make the Yogurt Sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 1317mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beets, chili powder, curry, yams
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