Crispy Cardamom Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• Apple - 2 whole
• Egg - 1 whole
• Maida (all-purpose flour) - 1 cup
• Sugar - 2 tbsp
• Milk - 1/3 cup
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt, to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1Wash the apples, remove the cores, and slice them lengthwise into even wedges so they cook uniformly.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, maida, sugar, milk, cardamom powder and salt to taste until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
3. 3Pour enough oil into a deep pan for shallow deep-frying and heat it over medium heat until it is hot and shimmering.
4. 4Dip each apple slice into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then carefully lower the slice into the hot oil.
5. 5Fry the apple slices in batches, turning occasionally, until they are crisp and golden on both sides.
6. 6Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels for a minute so they lose excess oil; serve warm.
7. 7Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.