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

Spicy, crispy fritters with a creamy, cooling dip.

Category Appetizer

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · May 12, 2024

A little about this dish

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
Coconut milk — 1 cup — for the dip
Lemon — 1 — juiced
Turmeric powder — 1 tsp
Cumin powder — 1 tsp
Canola oil — none — for frying
Sea salt — to taste

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!

A final fox tip

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.