Recipe

Pickle lovers will rejoice over this tasty treat.

Serves: 4 people   |   Prep time: 10 minutes   |   Cooking time: 10 minutes

American   |   Starter   |   Vegetarian

  

Ingredients

• 190g Crinkle Cut or Whole Gherkins, drained
• 75g Plain Flour
• 20g Cornflour
• 1 flat tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 125ml Tonic Water, chilled
• Salt and White Pepper
• Sunflower Oil, to fry

For the Garlic Yogurt Dip:

• 150g Greek Yogurt
• 25ml White Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Garlic Granules
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley
• ½ tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Honey  

  

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients for the dip together and put to one side.
2. Heat some sunflower oil to 180°C in a large pan.
3. If using the whole gherkins – slice into rounds.
4. In a large bowl mix together the flours, baking powder and paprika and season with some salt and pepper.
5. Add the tonic water and mix in with a fork.
6. Pat the gherkin rounds with a paper towel.
7. Dip them in the batter until well coated and fry in batches until golden brown.
8. Keep the cooked ones warm while you fry the rest.
9. Serve alongside the garlic yogurt dip.