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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. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, mild curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk.

  3. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Heat about 2 cm (1 inch) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, without overcrowding the pan. Slightly flatten each fritter.

  8. 8

    Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

  9. 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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