Carrot and coriander fritters

These carrot fritters are perfect for a quick lunch, especially with a watercress salad on the side.

By Nigel Slater
From Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers

Ingredients

  • a good handful carrots, about 6, trimmed and washed
  • 3-4 spring onions, both green and white parts, sliced
  • a good handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve
  • 2 large free-range eggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp or so plain flour
  • 1 handful freshly grated parmesancheese (or alternative vegetarian cheese)
  • a few glugs double cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • a few good glugs fruity olive oil