CARROT FRITTER

                                           CARROT FRITTER   

Recipe of today is carrot fritters. The carrot is an ancient vegetable which is  originate from Afghanistan. The carrot is the second most popular vegetable in the world after the potato. Carrot is a type of root which grows downward into the soil. It comes many sizes , shapes and colour, like white, purple, black, red, yellow, orange. The carrots gets its bright orange colour from beta-carotene which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans. The carrot is also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidant and minerals.
The carrot can be eaten row or cooked, as salad , in soup or stew, in cake or desert. 
I have eaten delicious carrot confectionery (CEZERYE)  in Antalya.
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey which is the  biggest international sea resort of Turkey, Turkish Riviera. Antalya is well known with beautiful nature and historical riches.   Cezerye is made from carrot, sugar, nuts, or pistachios and sprinkled with dessicated coconut. It is really tasty.
Carrot fritters is good as a starter and for party food.



INGREDIENTS

6 medium carrots
1 tablespoon plain flour
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
2 tablespoon dill (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup oil ( for shallow fry)


Sauce
2 cups yogurt
1 clove garlic, crushed , (optional)


PREPARATION:
 Scrap and cut carrots  into pieces and steam or microwave until tender and mash. Let it cool  .
 When it is cool add beaten egg. Heat vegetable oil stir flour in  , stir constantly for a few minutes until it is slightly thickened. Add sauce, seasoning  and  dill into carrot mixture.  Shape mixture into patties. Toss in flour.
Heat oil in a large frying pan, Fry patties. Cook for about 1 min on each side or until golden brown. Serve  hot  with yogurt sauce.