Shawarma-Spiced Cauliflower Fritters

Category Side Dish | Vegan | Gluten-Free Option
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Intro

These crispy cauliflower fritters are a vegan-friendly way to enjoy the full flavor of shawarma spices. Lightly pan-fried and paired with a tahini dipping sauce, they make a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. The spice blend transforms humble cauliflower into something special.

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower florets, steamed and mashed
1/3 cup chickpea flour (or all-purpose)
1 tbsp shawarma meat spice
1 scallion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for pan-frying

For the dipping sauce:

2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
Water to thin
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Mix the Batter
In a bowl, combine mashed cauliflower, flour, scallion, shawarma spice, salt, and pepper. Mix to form a thick batter.
Cook the Fritters
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Drop Spoonfuls of batter and flatten gently. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Make the Sauce
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, salt, and water until smooth and pourable.
Serve and Dip
Serve fritters hot with tahini dipping sauce.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Garnish with parsley or pomegranate seeds for a fresh finish. Pair with rice pilaf or tabbouleh for a full meal.

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