Hushpuppies

Hushpuppies

From   Tea Time

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Snack

Type: Fusion

Small, savoury, deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter – excellent starters

Ingredients

  • Yellow cornmeal (polenta) 1½ cups
  • Refined flour ½ cup
  • Baking powder 1 tsp
  • Baking soda ½ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Medium onion, chopped ½
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tsps
  • Paprika powder 1 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper 1 tsp
  • Medium red capsicum, chopped ½
  • Eggs 2 to 3
  • Yogurt 3 to 4 tbsps
  • Oil to deep-fry

Methods

  • Take cornmeal, refined flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl and mix.
  • Add onion, coriander leaves, paprika powder, cayenne powder, red capsicum, eggs and yogurt and mix well
  • Heat sufficient oil in a wok.
  • Drop spoons full of batter into hot oil and deep-fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Arrange them on a serving platter and serve hot.