A delightful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. These crispy vegetable fritters are perfect as appetizers, snacks, or even as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chickpea flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup water
Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables: Start by grating the zucchini and carrots. Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, grated carrots, chopped bell peppers, and chopped green onions. Stir until well mixed.
Add Dry Ingredients: To the vegetable mixture, add the chickpea flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.
Add Water: Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring until you achieve a thick batter consistency.
Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat until hot.
Fry the Fritters: Drop small amounts of batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly. Fry in batches if necessary.
Cook Until Golden: Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain and Serve: Remove fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
