Bedouin Cabbage Fritter with Yogurt Sauce

This Bedouin-inspired twist on the classic Japanese okonomiyaki combines the warm, earthy flavours of Bedouin spice with the satisfying crunch of cabbage. Topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, it’s a flavourful and unique dish that’s easy to make and perfect for any time of day.

Bedouin Cabbage Fritter with Yogurt Sauce

Enjoy these fritters as a light main dish, a hearty appetizer, or a side. Pair them with a fresh salad or a warm soup for a complete meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine African & Levantine

Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  

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Fritters

• 2 cups red cabbage finely shreaded
• 3 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp Bedouin Spice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Yogurt Sauce

• 1 cup yoghurt plain
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

Prepare the Batter

• In a large bowl, combine the cabbage and white parts of the scallions.
  2 cups red cabbage, 3 green onions
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, water, Bedouin spice, and salt until smooth. Similar to pancake batter
  3 large eggs, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup water, 1 tbsp Bedouin Spice, 1 tsp salt
• Pour the batter over the vegetables and mix until evenly coated.

Cook the Fritters

• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• Scoop about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and spread it into a round shape (about 1/2 inch thick).
• Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

Yogurt Sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  1 cup yoghurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper to taste

Assemble

• Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously over the warm fritters
• Garnish with the green parts of the scallions, fresh parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon.
• Serve immediately, with extra yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

Keyword Vegetarian

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