Green Tomato Fritters

By sccooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound green tomatoes (about 4) chopped into matchsticks
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 3 shallots (or red onion), thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt
• 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients plus 2 teaspoons salt. Divide mixture into 16 patties, using your palm to gently flatten.

2. In a heavy 2 quart pot fitted with a deep- fry thermometer, heat oil over medium- high heat to 350 degrees. Working in batches of 4 fry fritters until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper- towel lined plate to drain.