Prep and cook time: 55 mins

Makes 15

Ingredients:

• 1 swede (about 650g), peeled and diced into small chunks
• 75g plain flour
• 100ml crème fraiche
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp crushed coriander seed
• small handful coriander, chopped
• sunflower oil, for frying
• mango chutney, to serve

Method:

1. Cook the swede in a pan of boiling water for 15 mins until tender, then drain well.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, crème fraiche and egg to make a smooth, thick batter.
3. Stir in the chilli, onion, spices and coriander, then season generously.
4. Very roughly mash the swede and stir into the mixture.
5. Heat a splash of the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook small, flattened spoonfuls of the mixture for 2 mins on each side until crisp and browned.
6. Serve hot with chutney.