🌿 Vegetable Fritters Recipe
Ingredients:
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Zucchini – 2 medium (grated)
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Carrot – 1 medium (grated or finely chopped)
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Bell pepper – 1 (finely sliced)
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Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)
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Fresh parsley or cilantro – 2 tbsp (chopped)
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Eggs – 2
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All-purpose flour or chickpea flour – ½ cup (for binding)
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Salt – to taste
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Black pepper – ½ tsp
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Red chili flakes or paprika – ½ tsp
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Baking powder – ½ tsp (optional, for extra crispiness)
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Oil – for frying
Instructions:
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Place all grated/finely chopped vegetables in a bowl.
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Sprinkle a little salt and let them sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water.
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Add eggs, flour/chickpea flour, spices, and herbs. Mix well into a thick batter.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture, flatten slightly, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
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Place on paper towel to absorb extra oil.
Serve hot with chutney, garlic mayo, or ketchup.
❓Q&A
Q1: Can I cook these in an air fryer?
Yes! Brush lightly with oil and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Q2: What can I use instead of flour?
You can use chickpea flour, cornflour, or oat flour as a binder.
Q3: Can these be frozen?
Yes. Par-fry them halfway, let them cool, then freeze. Reheat by frying or air frying.
Q4: How do I make them extra crispy?
Make sure to squeeze all water out of the vegetables and add a little cornflour or rice flour to the batter.
Q5: What dip goes best with these?
They taste great with yogurt-mint sauce, garlic mayo, or classic ketchup.