What You Need:
¾ C all purpose flour
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. paprika
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 C cottage cheese
2 C fresh peas or 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
¼ C heavy cream
8 C canola oil
Salt to taste
How to Make It:
In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and paprika.
Slowly add the eggs to the mixture.
Whisk until the eggs are completely blended in.
Fold in the cottage cheese with a wooden spoon.
Add the peas and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl whisk the heavy cream until peaks form.
Once you have soft peaks add the cream to the pea mixture.
Place the oil in a large pan and heat to 360 degrees.
When oil is hot drop spoonful size dollops of the pea mixture into the oil.
Fry 2 minutes turning as necessary until all sides are a golden brown.
Drain on paper towel.
Sprinkle with the salt and allow to cool slightly before serving.
If you are using fresh peas it is best to blanch them in boiling water for at least 1 minute. Be sure to drain the well before adding them to the mixture.
