Zucchini, also known as courgette, are often considered the bland and boring vegetable. For these spicy zucchini fritters with chickpea flour, it is the hero of these crunchy with a soft inside fritters. We all know that it is good for us considering its nutritional profile, with very few calories. Lets’ pair this humble vegetable with the modern-day global pantry staple chickpea flour to a create a match made in heaven for the tastebuds and the digestive system.
These fritters may have an Asian or Middle Eastern tone to them but the possibilities to transform them into a cuisine of choice are endless, by simply swapping the herbs and spices.
Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Chickpea Flour
Nutritious snack or appetizer, these fritters are crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside with juicy sweetness of corn kernels. Make a big batch of the family favourite to enjoy for days.
Ingredients
For Fritter Mixture:
- 4 cups shredded zucchini about 4 medium
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1 ¼ cup chickpea flour akabesan
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup non-dairyyoghurt
- 1 cup finely chopped green onions shallots
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
- 2 tsp Sriracha or other hot sauce to taste or sub 1 tsp chilli flakes
For Shallow Frying:
- Olive oil or cooking oil of choice for shallow frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the fritter mixture.
- Stir together with a wooden spoon until well combined. I find using my hand to mix therapeutic.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes. This willallow the flour to absorb the moisture from the zucchini and form a batter.
- Stir again to ensure batter is consistently mixed.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Note: do not overheat the pan as that will brown the fritters quickly without cooking them evenly in the middle.
- Grease with preferred cooking oil then pour a ¼ cup scoop of the zucchini mixture at a time into the pan. A large pan can allow 4 fritters at a time easily and evenly.
- Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, until light golden brown.
- Serve warm with tomato and herb salsa, nacho cashew cream, Guacamole.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Sub coriander with Thyme and Oregano to complement a Mediterranean cuisine
Chickpea flour is available in most grocery stores these days. Indian grocery stores stock besan as an everyday staple.
Nutrition
Serving: 10g
