These plantain fritters are easy and delicious, perfect for a sweet or savory option depending on the seasoning. Fry them up and enjoy with a spiced ginger sauce.
1: For the sauce, add all ingredients and blend until smooth.
2: For the fritters, in a mixing bowl add the chickpea flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine and set aside.
3: In a larger mixing bowl, peel the plantain and mash fully with a fork or potato masher.
4: Add in the water and vanilla, mix together.
5: Add in the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula.
6: Heat oil on medium-high heat.
7: Scoop batter with a spoon and lay gently in the oil.
8: Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden and crisp.
9: Optionally top with powdered monkfruit sweetener and cinnamon or maple syrup and enjoy.