Pumpkin Fritters, South African Recipe

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Pumpkin Fritters, South African Recipe
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Directions:

  1. Put all the dry ingredients in a processor.
  2. If not using a processor, put in a mixing bowl, and mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, and process well until a thick batter forms - or mix well in the mixing bowl. The batter should almost hold its shape when tested with a spoon.
  4. If the batter is too stiff, add a tiny amount of milk. If by any chance it is runny, add more flour (shouldn't happen!).
  5. Heat oil in a pan, using medium to high heat to start with.
  6. Scoop up heaped tablespoons of batter, and drop into pan, but not too close together. You won't have huge fritters as some of the batter will stay clinging to the spoon.
  7. Fry until firm and golden on the underside, then flip over and fry on other side.
  8. (You could use a non-stick pan and not use oil or butter, but a little oil is preferable).
  9. The fritters will puff up slightly and keep their shape, but will deflate a bit as you take them out of the pan. To test for doneness, press very lightly on the fritters. When done, they will tend to spring back. If still uncertain, press harder: no batter should run out the sides.
  10. Serve warm, either as a side dish, or as a dessert with plenty of crunchy cinnamon-flavoured sugar.
  11. NOTE 1: The pumpkin MUST be dry. We do not have canned pumpkin in South Africa, and would use home-cooked pumpkin. Whatever: drain very well, or cook the pumpkin in a pot without a lid until all water has evaporated.
  12. NOTE 2: I do not know if your canned pumpkin is sweetened. If so, don't add sugar - it's your choice.
  13. NOTE 3: I specified yellow sugar, which Zaar's format does not recognise. Use brown or white if no yellow granulated sugar available.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 145.55 Kcal (609 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.66g 4%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 330.1mg 14%
Potassium 588.46mg 13%
Total Carbs 26.26g 9%
Sugars 8.77g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 6.06g 12%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 149.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.97 Kcal (352 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.54g 4%
Cholesterol 53.66mg 31%
Sodium 190.45mg 14%
Potassium 339.5mg 13%
Total Carbs 15.15g 9%
Sugars 5.06g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 8%
Protein 3.5g 12%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 12%
Calcium 86.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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