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Smoked Black Bean Fritters

This Indian Fritters leans on garam masala to do the heavy lifting. We smoke the Black Bean for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.3 from 3,987 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook120 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Smoked Black Bean Fritters
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garam masala elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and the rest of the garam masala flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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