Red Onion & Green Pea Fritters

You can make these fritters 30 minutes before serving the entree. Chickpea flour (besan) is available from health-food stores. If it's unavailable, you can use plain flour instead

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  red onions, halved, thinly sliced
• 150  g  thawed  frozen peas
• 75  g chickpea flour (besan)
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  egg, lightly whisked
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 60  ml  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine the onion and peas in a large bowl. Sift over flour and cumin and gently toss to combine.
2. Add the egg and stir until just combined. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide mixture into 16 portions.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add half the fritters and shallow-fry for 3 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Reheat pan and repeat with remaining fritters.
6. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.