Zucchini Fritters

Name: Zucchini Fritters
Prep time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 8 reviews)

20 min prep

4 servings

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10 ingredients

A version of vegetarian kofta, a favorite Indian snack, but instead of deep-frying them, you cook them like pancakes on a hot, oiled griddle. They are low carb, gluten-free, and delicious. A lovely summer substitute...

1 cup of garbanzo flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Salt, to taste
½ to ¾ cups water
1 to 2 medium zucchini, grated
1 medium shallot, minced
1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, dry toasted
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or mint
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

170 cals

Fat

4 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

29 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

5 g

Sodium

382 mg

Directions

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Gradually add in the water and whisk it in to form a smooth batter. Let batter sit for 10 minutes.
To the batter, add the shallots, cumin, and the zucchini. Add the chopped herbs and jalapeno if using. Mix well to coat the veggies thoroughly in the batter. Using a spoon, form into patties and set aside on a plate. You should have about 8.
Heat griddle over a medium high flame. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil and rub it over the griddle with some paper towels. Add the patties to the griddle without crowding, flattening them with the back of the spatula as you go. Cook until browned on one side, then flip and repeat. Set aside and keep warm while you cook the remaining patties. Re-grease the skillet and continue cooking the rest. Serve immediately.

Chef Tips

Many recipes will tell you to keep fritters and pancakes warm in the oven but this often dries them out too much. Our preference is to keep the patties warm on to of the stove. Here’s how: Set a plate over a pan of simmering water. Cover the plate with a double layer of paper towels folded over. As you cook the patties, slip them between the layers of folded paper to keep them covered and warm.

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Zucchini Fritters