Zucchini Fritters: A Healthy Snack To Accompany Tea

By Devi Poojari

Make these simple yet delicious zucchini fritters, flavoured with fresh mint and feta cheese as a snack to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

INGREDIENTS

2 zucchini, grated 2 eggs ½ cup fresh mint, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 spring onions, chopped 150 grams feta cheese 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 cup all-purpose flour Oil, for pan-frying Salt and pepper, to taste Lime wedges, to serve

METHOD

Place the grated zucchini in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel to let the excess moisture be absorbed.

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Transfer the zucchini to a mixing bowl and crumble the feta cheese in.

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Follow it up with the eggs, red chilli powder, spring onions, garlic, flour and combine everything using a spatula.

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Season with salt and pepper and mix into a thick batter.

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Pour a ladleful on to a pan greased with oil and let it cook on one side for 3-4 minutes, on a medium heat.

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Flip it over in the oil and cook for another two minutes before extracting on to a paper towel.

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Squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve warm.