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Greek Zucchini Fritters

by

Derek Farwagi

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium to large zucchini
  • 1 cup All-puprose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups Water
  • 1 tspn Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil

For the yoghurt sauce

  • ¾ cup Plain yoghurt
  • 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • Enough water to give the yoghurt the consistency of thick cream.
  • Salt to taste.
  • A sprinkle of any fresh or dried herb you have.

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine the flour, water, salt, pepper and greek oregano.  Mix until combined.  You should end up with a batter which is relatively runny, so that the batter very lightly coats your zucchini rounds.
  • Pour enough oil into the frying pan so that it comes 1/2 to 3/4 inches up the side of the frying pan.  Heat over medium / high heat.
  • Take your zucchini slices, and coat each one individually with the batter. Prior to adding to the oil, wipe the zucchini slice against the side of the bowl to ensure that any excess batter is removed.
  • Carefully place one zucchini slice (battered) into the oil.  When it starts to sizzle, your oil is hot enough.  Add more zucchini rounds to your pan, being careful not to overcrowd them.
  • Cook on one side for a minute or so, until they are golden brown.  Using tongs or a fork, carefully flip the rounds over and cook on the opposite side for another minute or two, until golden brown.
  • Lift each chip out of the pan one by one, allowing any excess oil to pour off into the pan.  Allow to cool slightly on a paper towel lined dish.  At this point you can sprinkle some additional salt on them.

For the yoghurt sauce

  • Mix the yoghurt with a little water until you have the consistency of thick cream.
  • Add the crushed garlic and salt to taste. A twist of lemon adds a little freshness.
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Notes

You can reuse the oil for another 2 – 3 batches before discarding it.
Just allow the oil used in frying to cool, and then strain and pour it into a glass jar. You can store the oil in the refrigerator for a couple of months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1222mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 3mg
Keyword zuchini