Pumpkin Fritters
Pumpkin Fritters
Pumpkin Fritters or Pampoen Koekies in Afrikaans are very traditional South African treats, served with a sugar and cinnamon mix sprinkled on top and are simply to die for! The fritters are a simple mix of ingredients, which are shallow fried to create light and fluffy pillows of comfort. If you’re yearning for a taste of home, whip up a batch of these. Definitely nostalgia on a plate!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cooked Mashed Pumpkin
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg Lightly Beaten
- 1 Cup Self Raising Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbles Brown Sugar
- Oil for Frying
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 50 Gr Castor Sugar
- 2 Tsps Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Drain the cooked pumpkin well
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract and mix
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix to a soft but firm batter
- Place a spoonful of the mixture into hot oil
- Fry on one side until golden brown and turn to cook on the other side
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper
- In small bowl, combine castor sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over hot fritters before serving
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