Zucchini Corn Fritters
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Recipe type: Snacks,Sides
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 6 large fritters
 
These delicious pan-fried fritters are the healthier cousin of our beloved vade and pakore. Bursting with the flavors of fresh zucchini and corn, these are a snap to make and goes great along with your evening cuppa or even as a side for your main meal.
You will need:
  • Zucchini - 2½ cups, coarsely shredded
  • Salt - ½ tsp
  • Corn kernels - 1 cup
  • Red chili flakes - ½ tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - ½ tsp
  • Chickpea flour (besan) - ½ cup
  • Wholewheat breadcrumbs - up to ¼ cup (to be used as needed, see Notes)
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
How to:
  1. Take the coarsely shredded zucchini in a bowl and sprinkle ½ tsp salt over it. Rest for 10 minutes to draw out the liquid from the zucchini.
  2. Squeeze out the water from the zucchini. Add the zucchini, corn, red chili flakes, cumin powder, garam masala powder and chickpea flour to a mixing bowl. Mix well with a spoon to form a doughy batter. If you feel the batter is too loose, add breadcrumbs, a few spoons at a time, till everything comes together. If you do not wish to use breadcrumbs, you can add more chickpea flour. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Divide batter into 6 portions. Form each portion into thin patties with your hand and pan-fry on both sides till nicely browned, 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Serve the fritters hot with your favorite chutney or dip. To make an easy yogurt dip, I add a few spoons of shredded zucchini, salt and a pinch of red chili flakes in a cup of thick whipped yogurt.
Notes:
1. You can add any of your favorite vegetables in this recipe. Think shredded carrots, potatoes, finely chopped broccoli, cauliflower, pan-wilted spinach, etc.
2. To make this recipe gluten-free, skip the breadcrumbs and keep adding more chickpea flour till the batter comes together. The batter should be wet but not runny, so that you can form the patties easily.
3. Don't discard the liquid drained from the grated zucchini. Add it to your smoothies, roti dough or dal curries.
Recipe by At The Corner of Happy And Harried at https://www.happyandharried.com/2016/06/11/zucchini-corn-fritters/