Courgette fritters, chilli jam

Method

• step 1

  First make chilli jam, heat the oil in a frying pan until hot, then add the onions and garlic. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, stiring frequently, until the onions are very soft.

• step 2

  Leave the onions to cool then tansfer to a blender. Add the chillis and sugar and blend till smooth then return mixture to saucepan. Cook fo a further 10 mins, stirring fequently, untill the liquid evaporates and the mixture has the consistency of jam. Cool slightly

• step 3

  To make the fritters, squeeze the courgette in a dish towel to emove any excess liquid, then combine with the parmasan, eggs, flour and salt and pepper.

• step 4

  Heat enough oil to cover the base of a frying pan. Add 30ml/2 tbsp of the mixture for each fritter and cook 3 at a time for 2-3 minuteson each side untill golden. Then keep warm till you have cooked the rest of the fritters. Drain on paper towel, serve warm with a spoonful of chilli jam.