Pumpkin Fritters South African Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible South African Pumpkin Fritters, a comforting blend of warm spices and soft, fluffy textures. This traditional recipe transforms creamy mashed pumpkin into golden, crispy fritters, perfectly seasoned with cinnamon and a hint of sweetness. Each bite is topped off with a dusting of cinnamon sugar, creating a mouthwatering treat that's perfect for dessert, a snack, or even as a side dish for hearty meals. Quick and easy to prepare, these fritters draw on simple pantry staples, like all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, and milk, while the aromatic touch of cinnamon adds a cozy depth of flavor. Fried to perfection in vegetable oil, these fritters boast a beautifully golden crust with a soft, tender interior. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for serving warm, this South African classic will become your next family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 large Eggs
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 250 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 tablespoons Cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Directions
Step 1
1. Place the peeled and cubed pumpkin into a pot of boiling water and cook until soft, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 2
2. Drain the cooked pumpkin well and mash it with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
Step 3
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
Step 4
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms. The consistency should be thick, but slightly runny—adjust with a little more milk if needed.
Step 5
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small bit of batter into the pan; if it sizzles and browns lightly, the oil is ready.
Step 6
6. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry each fritter for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Step 7
7. Remove the cooked fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 8
8. While still warm, sprinkle the fritters generously with cinnamon sugar.
Step 9
9. Serve the pumpkin fritters warm as a side dish or dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1263.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3507.0 |
| Total Fat 265.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 383.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2277.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 261.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.1g | |
| Protein 47.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 136.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 376.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2310.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories