Chickpea fries

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“For these delicious fries, also known as Indian chana fries or French panelle, make the batter a few days in advance so that all you need to do is heat the oil and fry them. It’s also worth making a double batch of the mayo to keep in the fridge for several weeks.” – Abigail Donnelly

Ingredients

2 t olive oil, plus extra for greasing
1 litre water
250 g chickpea flour
1⁄2 t salt
3 cups sunflower oil
For the curry mayo, mix:
1⁄2 cup good-quality mayonnaise
1 t garlic, crushed
2 t curry powder
1 T maple syrup
2 T lemon juice
salt, to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Line a 20 cm oblong dish with greaseproof paper and rub with a little olive oil. Place the olive oil and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and pour in the flour and salt.

2. Whisk well to remove any lumps. Cook until thick, about 10 minutes. Spoon into the dish and chill until set.

3. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Turn out the mixture and cut into chips. Fry in batches and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt and serve with the mayo.

Find more chip recipes here.

Photographs: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly and Kate Wilson
Food assistants: Emma Nkunzana and Josh Van Zyl