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SOUTH AFRICAN PUMPKIN FRITTERS

Serves 4 (makes 16 fritter)

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can pumpkin
• 1/2  cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 

Directions

In large bowl, combine pumpkin, flour, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt.

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Drop spoonfuls of mixture into pan and lightly flatten with a spatula. Cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side.  Cook in two batches.

In small bowl, combine remaining sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over hot fritters before serving.
 

EVERYBODY EATS LUNCH Created and Written by Cricket Azima
Illustrated by Titus Thomas
Glitterati Incorporated; May 2008; Paper over board hardcover/ $16.00