Spinach Onion Fritter

• 3 cups fresh spinach (chopped, stemmed) or thawed frozen chopped spinach
• 1 large egg (or 1/2 banana)
• 1/2 cup chickpea (besan) flour
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 onion or 4 scallions
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 garam masala or sweet curry powder (penzey's)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 tbsp olive or vegetable oil for frying

1. In the bottom of a large bowl, lightly beat your egg (or mash banana). Add the flour, spinach, cheese, onions (or scallions), cilantro, baking powder and spices. Add water and stir to make batter.
2. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 3 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot (test by flicking a few drops of water into it: it should hiss and sputter), scoop a heaping tablespoon of the batter and drop it into the pan, then flatten it slightly with your spoon or spatula. Repeat with additional batter, leaving a couple inches between each. Once brown underneath, about 5 minutes, flip each fritter and cook on the other side until equally golden, about another 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Transfer briefly to paper towels to drain.

fresh spinach, egg, chickpea, cheddar, cilantro, onion, salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, cayenne, fennel seeds, baking powder, water, olive

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spinach-onion-fritter-51256801 (may not work)