parmesanpumpkinfritter

Parmesan and pumpkin fritters

  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins

"Sooooo yummy - light and scrummy in my tummy."

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 1¼ cups shredded pumpkin

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Canola or rice bran oil for frying

Method

  1. Combine the egg, milk and cheese in a bowl.

  2. Add the pumpkin.

  3. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper over the top and mix well.

  4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.

  5. Fry heaped tablespoons of the mixture until they are golden on both sides and cooked in the centre.

  6. Excellent served with steamed greens or a crunchy salad and chutneys.