This is where I am at the moment.
It really is in these tiny wonders,
the accidental joys,
in all this surrounding beauty,
reminding us to breathe, smile, and return to our true self.
For that, I am thankful.
zucchini fritters (without eggs)
15 – 18 fritters
Zucchinis are funny plants. I wait and wait for their delicious fruit, picking a small one here and there, and then, SUDDENLY, I have more fruit than I know what to do with.
ingredients
550g/4 cups grated zucchinis (approx three medium garden zucchinis)
½ tsp salt – divided
1 Tbsp flax seed
3 Tbsp water
handful of mint and dill, finely chopped
¾ cup/90g chickpea flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
oil of choice for frying
preparation
- Grate the zucchinis, either with a box grater or using the shredding blade of a food processor. Place in a colander, sprinkle over ¼ teaspoons of salt and allow to stand for 20 – 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add the water and flaxseed and let soak for 20 minutes.
- Squeeze the grated zucchinis dry with your hands. You will be surprised by the amount of liquid that is squeezed out. This will stop the fritters from going soggy—place in the bowl with the linseed mixture, along with the mint and dill.
- Place the chickpea flour, baking powder, remaining salt, and pepper in a bowl, stir to combine, then add to the zucchini mixture and combine well. The mixture will be sticky.
- Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When hot, test by putting a heaped tablespoon of the batter into the hot oil. Spread a little to make a round, flatter shape. Cook them over medium-high heat until the edges turn golden, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Flip the fritters and fry for another 2 – 3 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel.
It is best served immediately with avocado raita and is also delicious with tomato gojju.
avocado raita
ingredients
3 medium ripe avocados
juice of 1 lemon
rind of 1 lemon
½ small green chilli or two pinches chilli flakes
handful each fresh coriander and mint
salt and pepper to taste
preparation
- Halve the avocados, remove the seeds, and scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl with a spoon.
- Add the lemon juice, chilli, and lots of fresh herbs and blitz using a hand blender until smooth and well combined. The mixture will seem quite thick; if you prefer thinner, add a little water.
- Add more lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over the lemon rind. Dollop on each fritter just before serving.
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6 responses
How green, inspiring, hopeful and delicious looking. The images are filled with light. The avocado raita looks so creamy, and I always love fritters of all kinds. Zucchinis are in abundance now in the local farmers markets. I even have a few growing in my vegetable garden. I will definitely try this recipe. Can I ask for photos with your blue Birkenstocks, please 🙂 You only take photos with the brown ones.
Love,
Anna
of course..anna..the next post will be with my BLUE beautys..its because of you I have them.xxxthanks for your words love stace
Do you have carrots and corn in the fritters? I see orange/brown colored strips in the fritters. Is it just the fried zucchini?
no carrot or corn..what you see is the linseeds and the fried zucchini strips…
Just made the fritters. The avocado raita was delicious and added a freshness to the fritters. I love that it has a flavor of cilantro, parsley and mint. So green and fresh. Next time I’ll try frying the fritters in a non-stick pan without oil.
I would not add the 1/2 tsp. salt to the recipe before tasting, as the salt that is put in to the zucchini to get the liquid out added enough saltiness to my taste, and the added 1/2 tsp salt was a bit too salty for me.
Otherwise, an easy dish to make and very satisfying.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Love and blessings,
Anna
Hi Anna, So glad you tried and enjoyed them. I must admit that I LOVE salt, but it is good to take into account for other peoples tastes. I also enjoy the avocado raita..and tend to make it a lot with quinoa or rice dishes..love stace