Smoky Paprika Spiced Fritters

Crisp little fritters made from grated courgette, carrot and spring onion bound in a gram-flour batter seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, a pinch of cayenne and fresh coriander. Fried in hot oil, they puff slightly and turn deep golden, with lacy, crunchy edges and a tender middle. The smoked paprika gives them a warm, bonfire-like depth that sets them apart.

We stack them on a plate with a lemony garlic yoghurt for dipping and a sprinkle of extra paprika. They're a satisfying sharing starter, or a nice snack with a cold drink. Somewhere between an onion bhaji and a Spanish fritter, they're smoky rather than fiery, with plenty of crunch.

• What's inside: courgette, carrot, spring onion, gram flour, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, coriander; garlic and lemon yoghurt dip
• Flavour: smoky, warm, savoury
• Portion: five fritters with dip, enough for one or two to share
• Served: hot, stacked on a plate with lemony yoghurt
• Goes well with: a Peach Iced Tea or our Chickpea Spinach Curry Bowl