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These naturally gluten-free crunchy carrot fritters can be served as an elegant starter with your favourite dipping sauce or enjoyed as a tasty lunch. If there are any leftovers, they reheat well for a snack the next day. I served them with a leafy green salad and a dairy free, eggless mayonnaise made with organic sunflower seeds, water, lemon juice and sunflower oil. Sunflower seed mayonnaise, adapted from here, makes a great plant-based alternative to traditional egg based mayonnaise, esp. if you have egg allergy but still want to enjoy the creaminess and richness of the sauce.

Sunflower Seed MayonnaiseFritters
60 g Organic sunflower seeds
80 ml Water
1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
100 ml Sunflower oil
Himalayan pink salt
Freshly milled black pepper

250 g Carrots, grated (about 5 medium)
2 Scallions, chopped
4 tbsp Parsley (or cilantro), chopped
60 g Chickpea flour
2 Eggs, large
1 tsp Cumin powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Ghee or oil for frying

Place sunflower seeds in a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. Add water and lemon juice. Blend together until combined. Gradually add in sunflower oil until you have achieved a thick creamy mayonnaise like consistency. If you want a thinner pouring consistency, blend in a little more water and I would suggest going l...