
Cape Spice Maize and Butternut Fritters with Smoked Mango Chutney
These savory fritters combine the sweetness of corn and roasted butternut squash with a vibrant blend of Cape spices. They are served with a homemade mango chutney, enhanced with a smoky touch and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Roasted butternut squash puree
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Mild curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons Chopped spring onion (scallion)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- for frying Vegetable oil
- 1 large Fresh mango (ripe), diced
- 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cane sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, mild curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
- 3
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the corn kernels, butternut squash puree, and chopped spring onion. Mix well.
- 4
For the chutney: Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the red onion, ginger, and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add the diced mango, apple cider vinegar, cane sugar, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the mango is tender and the liquid has slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh coriander.
- 6
Heat about 2 cm (1 inch) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, without overcrowding the pan. Slightly flatten each fritter.
- 8
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 9
Serve the hot fritters with the smoked mango chutney.
Chef's Tips
- •For a quick butternut squash puree, dice and roast or boil the squash until tender, then mash it. Alternatively, use unsweetened canned squash puree.
- •Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters; this will lower the oil temperature and make them greasy. Fry in batches if necessary.
- •Adjust the amount of smoked paprika in the chutney to your preference for a more or less pronounced smoky flavor.
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