Saturday 22 September 2012

Black Beans Fritters With Cilantro Sauce


Black Beans Fritters With Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

For Black Beans Fritters
  • Black bean        3 Cups (boiled)
  • Eggs                 2
  • Capsicum         1 (diced)
  • Tomato            1 (diced)
  • Onion               1 ( chopped)
  • Bread crumbs   1/2 Cup
  • Cornflour          1/2 Cup
  • Coriander          2 Tbsp
  • Salt                   According to taste ( I used 1 tsp)
  • Black pepper    According to taste ( I used 1 tsp)
  • lemon juice       1 tsp
  • Oil                    For frying
For sauce
  • yogurt                1/2 Cup
  • Cilantro             1 tsp
  • Green chili         1/2 (finely chopped)
  • Black pepper     1/3 tsp or According to taste
  • Salt                   1/3 tsp or  According to taste
Procedure
Mix all the ingredients for fritters in a bowl. Shape the patties and fry.

Stir the yogurt to break it and gently fold it in with rest of the ingredients.

For Better Results use less oil and high heat. 

It will make 12 to 15 patties.

Food Facts

  • Black Beans are loaded with dietary fiber, proteins, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. These are low glycemic index food so beans are good for diabetes patients.
  • Capsicum contains carotenoids, Vitamin A, C and pro vitamins E and B. It promotes cardiovascular, mucus health and aids digestion too.
  • Coriander / cilantro has appetizing aroma with vitamin K, E, C, A, B6, Riboflavin. It helps digestion and lowering LDL (bad cholesterol), Also prevent urinary track infection. 

2 comments:

  1. sounds delicious and healthy--do you have a suggestion what could substitute the coriander ? simply don´t like the taste...
    Klaus Wirz for healthyeyedoctor.com

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    1. Replace the coriander with an equal amount of fresh parsley, tarragon, dill or a combination of the three.

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