Paleo Cumin Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Ginger Cilantro Chutney

I love these Paleo cauliflower fritters for a nice change to my typical breakfast routine. When I’m busy it’s easy to get into recipe ruts, eating the same thing every day for breakfast. These fritters are easy to make ahead to eat throughout the week when I’m craving something flavorful and filling. They also make a great afternoon snack paired with a cup of hot tea!

These fritters are inspired by the Indian flavors that I grew up enjoying in the bay area. Although they use some traditional Indian spices, they are not an authentic Indian recipe. The fritters are accompanied by a mint cilantro chutney, which is a delicious Indian sauce that is super easy to make and goes well with other foods like grilled meats and roasted veggies.

I hope you enjoy them!

Makes 6 fritters

Paleo Indian Spiced Cauliflower Fritters

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, whole
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, whole
• 1/2 tsp brown mustard seeds, whole
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
• 2 Tbs coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tbs coconut flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour

Note: If you can’t find whole spices at your local grocery store you can find them online or substitute ground spices instead.

“Rice” the cauliflower using a food processor or box grater. Using a metal steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch of water, steam the cauliflower for 5 minutes. Allow the cauliflower to cool.

Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the ginger, cumin, fennel, and mustard and cook for 5 more minutes.

Once cool, scoop the cauliflower rice into a large piece of cheese cloth and squeeze out all the excess water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine with the onion and spice mixture and the rest of the ingredients.

Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Form the cauliflower mixture into 6 small patties. Cook the fritters, covered, for about 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Serve hot with Fresh Ginger Cilantro Chutney.

Fresh Ginger Cilantro Chutney

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed and minced
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 dates, pitted
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 Tbs coconut oil
• 1/4 cup water

Soak the pitted dates in a small bowl with the water for about 5 minutes to soften. Add the dates and the soaking water to a blender or food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until well combined. This chutney will keep in the refrigerator for about 5 days.