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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
3 tablespoonfuls of flour, boiling water, the yolks of 4 eggs, the whites of 2, hot lard or clarified dripping, jam.
👨🍳 Method
Put the flour into a basin, and pour over it sufficient _boiling_ water to make it into a stiff paste, taking care to stir and beat it well, to prevent it getting lumpy. Leave it a little time to cool, and then break into it (_without beating them at first_) the yolks of 4 eggs and the whites of 2, and stir and beat all well together. Have ready some boiling lard or butter; drop a dessertspoonful of batter in at a time, and fry the fritters of a light brown. They should rise so much as to be almost like balls. Serve on a dish, with a spoonful of preserve or marmalade dropped in between each fritter. This is an excellent dish for a hasty addition to dinner, if a guest unexpectedly arrives, it being so easily and quickly made, and it is always a great favourite.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried Mrs. Beeton's Indian Fritters this week, and I must say, they were a delightful trip back in time. I found the process surprisingly soothing — the rhythm of dropping spoonfuls of batter into hot lard, watching them puff up like little clouds, it was like a simple, comforting dance. The fritters themselves were crispy on the outside, soft and eggy on the inside, a perfect little package of warmth. What truly surprised me was the addition of jam. I expected something sweet, but the tangy marmalade cut through the richness of the fritters beautifully. It was a detail I wouldn't have thought of, but it elevated the dish from simple to special. I think anyone who loves a cozy kitchen and a bit of nostalgia would enjoy this recipe. It's not just about the food; it's about the comfort it brings. Next time I have unexpected guests, I'll be whipping up a batch of these fritters. They're a charming way to add a touch of history to a modern meal.
