Zucchini Fritters

 

Sometimes, this simple pleasure of deep fried pakodas/bhuji on a rainy/wintery day is so worth it!;-)

Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients
4 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 tsp salt


1/4 cup minced cilantro
2-3 green chilies, minced (adjust according to the desired heat)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp asafetida
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp owa/ajwain/ajmo
A pinch of baking soda
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 1/4 cup besan
salt as needed

Oil for deep frying

Method
1. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt on the grated zucchini.
2. Set aside for 1/2 hour.
3. Squeeze out any extra moisture.
4. Add all the remaining ingredients except oil. Adjust for salt.

5. Heat oil for deep frying.
6. When oil is hot, add spoonful of batter without over crowding oil.

7. Fry till it is uniformly brown from all the sides.
8. Drain on a clean kitchen towel.
9. Serve hot fritters with tomato ketchup and hot cup of tea.

Note -
1. Cabbage can be substituted.



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