Spiced Potato and White Turnip Fritters
November 26, 2024
Almost as easy to whip up as they are to eat, these simple but substantial spiced potato and turnip (daikon) based fritters can be a starting point for a well-balanced dinner or even a quick, but hearty lunch. They are delicious accompanied with a side of salad and dipped in a sweet chilli sauce or served with some yoghurt. A squeeze of lemon juice into the yoghurt adds an extra jolt of flavour to elevate the dip! There is no end to the varieties you can make with this basic fritter recipe, so do feel free to experiment with the kind of spices and potatoes you enjoy the most.
These fritters can be made in large batches, frozen, then reheated whenever you feel like eating them. Let me tell you, on a day when you are hungry and out of ideas for what to make for yourself or your family, these flavourful fritters will be a welcome surprise!
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| ½ medium white turnip (daikon) | |
| 3 medium russet potatoes | |
| ½ red onion, roughly chopped | |
| ½ cup plain flour or tapioca flour (gluten-free option) | |
| 2 teaspoons ground cumin powder | |
| 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| Freshly ground black pepper | |
| Large handful fresh coriander, stems removed, roughly chopped | |
| Neutral oil or extra-virgin olive oil for cooking |
