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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
1. Place the peeled and cubed pumpkin into a pot of boiling water and cook until soft, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Drain the cooked pumpkin well and mash it with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8. While still warm, sprinkle the fritters generously with cinnamon sugar.
9. Serve the pumpkin fritters warm as a side dish or dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.1 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2278 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.4 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2311 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
