Egg-Free Zucchini Fritters

These beauties make a perfect starter, snack, or light meal. It pairs perfectly with a chilli dip or some vegan mayonnaise or a combination of both.

Prep time: 10-15 mins Cooking Time: 15 – 20 mins Makes: 10-12

Ingredients

• 350 – 400g Zucchini/Courgettes – washed and grated
• 1/4 cup grated onions or very finely chopped
• 1/2 salt
• 1-2 green chilies finely sliced
• 1 tsp (5ml) garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) ginger paste
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp black salt
• 2 tbsp (30ml) finely chopped coriander leaves
• Few grinds of black pepper
• 1/2 cup (125ml) – 1 cup(250ml) besan flour

This is how:

• Grate the zucchini and then add it to a mixing bowl. Squeeze out some of the water from the zucchini.
• Then add all of the above ingredients except the besan flour. Mix the ingredients well. The mixture will start to get a bit watery, that’s fine.
• Slowly add the besan flour a quarter cup at a time. The batter should be slightly watery but thickish.
• Heat a non-stick to medium heat.
• Use a tablespoon and gently scoop a dollop of batter into the pan. Spread it out to about 1/2 cm thickness.
• Allow the fritters to cook for a few minutes on each side.
• Serve with chilli sauce or vegan mayonnaise.