Spicy Tapioca Fritters

Tapioca pearls, also known as sabudana, are derived from the cassava root and are commonly used in Indian cuisine to make various dishes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Spicy Tapioca Fritters

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Asian, Indian Courses: Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Tapioca pearls
• 1 medium Potato
• 1 small Onion
• 2 chopped Green chili
• 1 tsp grated Ginger
• 1 sprig chopped Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped Cilantro
• ¹⁄₄ cup Rice flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chickpea flour
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Red chili powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Water
• as required for frying Oil

Instructions

1. Soak tapioca pearls in water for 4-5 hours. Drain and keep aside.
2. Boil the potato, peel, and mash it.
3. In a mixing bowl, add soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potato, chopped onion, chopped green chili, grated ginger, chopped curry leaves, chopped cilantro, rice flour, chickpea flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and water. Mix well to form a thick batter.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
7. Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.