Plantain fritters

Ingredients:

■ 2 large ripe plantains

■ 1 cup self-raising flour

■ 1 small onion

■ sea salt to taste

■ cracked black pepper to taste

■ chilli flakes to taste

■ ¼ tsp ground cumin

■ vegetable oil for frying Method:

■ Mash the peeled plantain with a fork or process in a food processor until smooth. Place the remaining ingredients into the food processor and blitz until you get a smooth batter.

■ Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fat fryer or a heavy-based pan. When the oil begins to shimmer, drop a couple of tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown all over.

■ Take out with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Taste and adjust the seasoning before continuing frying the remaining batter. Serve hot with a dip of your choice.