Golden, crispy fritters that are flecked with green from the fava beans and sprinkling of fragrant cilantro. They are nestled against a pool of creamy, white coconut dip, adorned with a dusting of turmeric and cumin. A vibrant mint leaf elegantly crowns the dish.

Indian-Spiced Fava Bean Fritters with Creamy Coconut Dip

Name: Indian-Spiced Fava Bean Fritters with Creamy Coconut Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Fava beans, 2 cups shelled and blanched; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Ginger, 2 tbsp freshly grated; Green chili, 1 finely chopped; Cilantro, 1/2 cup chopped; Chickpea flour, 1 cup none; Coconut milk, 1 cup for the dip; Lemon, 1 juiced; Turmeric powder, 1 tsp none; Cumin powder, 1 tsp none; Canola oil, none for frying; Sea salt, to taste none

Category Appetizer

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 12, 2024

This unique appetizer marries the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with seasonal fava beans, which add subtle earthy notes and a pleasing texture. The dish is complemented with coconut milk for creaminess, as well as ginger, garlic, and chilies for heat, creating a visually stunning and mouthwatering creation.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fava beans - 2 cups - shelled and blanched
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Ginger - 2 tbsp - freshly grated
Green chili - 1 - finely chopped
Cilantro - 1/2 cup - chopped
Chickpea flour - 1 cup - none
Coconut milk - 1 cup - for the dip
Lemon - 1 - juiced
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp - none
Cumin powder - 1 tsp - none
Canola oil - none - for frying
Sea salt - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🌶️🧄

Mash the fava beans coarsely in a large bowl. Add in the minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, finely chopped green chili, chopped cilantro, chickpea flour, a teaspoon each of turmeric and cumin powder, and sea salt to taste. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🥘

Shape the fritter mixture into small, flat patties. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium temperature. Cook the fritters on each side until they turn golden and crisp, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3 - 🥥🍋🥣

In a bowl, combine a cup of coconut milk, the juice of one lemon, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk the ingredients until a smooth consistency is obtained.
Step 4 - 🍽️😋🎉

Enjoy the warm, crispy fritters with the creamy coconut dip on the side. Bon Appétit!

Additional

This dish is a nod to the popular street food culture in India, adding a sophisticated twist with the use of fava beans. Feel free to play with the spices according to your heat preference, but don't skimp on the cilantro - it adds a refreshing counterpoint to the richness of the fritters.