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    Home » Courses » Appetizers/Starters

    Vegan zucchini fritters | healthy zucchini fritters

    Jul 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Easy zucchini fritters is an easy breakfast recipe. You can easily make this for lunch boxes and it is full of flavor.  It is a savory fritter or pancake which is quite easy to make. Usually, people make them with eggs. However, you can easily make zucchini fritters without eggs. Just use a flour of your choice. I personally prefer red lentil flour when making it as it is great for protein. I love eating gluten-free whenever possible but it has to be egg free.

    Chickpea zucchini fritter closely resembles one of the most popular Indian breakfast recipes, besan chilla. Chilla , childa, ghara or puda as we call it, which is slighter thinner and can be as big as a crepe. Probably I will call it ghara, which went abroad.

     Zucchinis or courgette is a cool veggies. You do not need to peel them so its easy to use. You need to peel all other gourds so it takes bit longer. The taste is slightly sweet so you must always wash and taste them before you use it. It can stay outside for a day if you do not want to use it immediately. Saves space in your refrigerator too. It is easily available abroad unlike turai / gilki/ ridge gourd and lauki/ bottle gourd which may not be locally available.  Nowadays, you get it in India too.

    It is quite versatile. Apart from vegan zucchini patties, you can also use it in a raw noodle salad. You can also make a muthiya dumpling. Make an easy curry or add it to your veggie loaf.  Make a zucchini boatst with taco or pizza toppings or wrap it around asparagus and air fry them

    zucchini fritters vegan
    chickpea zucchini fritters
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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions (for pan fried)
    • Instructions (for air fried fritters)
    • Related recipes
    • Substitution
    • Variations
    • Top tips
    • Eggless zucchini fritters | Gluten free Vegan zucchini fritters recipe
    • FAQs

    Equipment

    • Sieve
    • Cast iron pan
    • Ice cream scooper (optional)
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • Zucchinis
    • Red lentil flour/ besan/ chickpea flour
    • Green chillies
    • Ginger
    • Salt

    Instructions (for pan fried)

    • In a large mixing bowl, add grated zucchinis and salt. Keep it aside for 10 mins.
    zucchini fritters step 1
    • Water will get separated and it is reduced to 2 cups. Remove the water from the bowl by straining it with a sieve. (You can use this water to make any curry or kneading dough , if cooking immediately.)
    zucchini fritters step 2
    • Mix the remaining ingredients to this grated vegetable bowl so that you form a thick batter.
    zucchini fritters step 3
    • Once the batter is ready, take a big scoop of batter and form a patty. You may optionally use a cookie or ice cream scooper to make even sized patties.
    zucchini fritters step 4
    • Heat an iron skillet pan, place the fritters on the pan, add little oil, cook on medium flame
    zucchini fritters step 5
    • Cook evenly on both sides with little oil
    zucchini fritters step 6
    • Serve hot with mint chutney and tomato ketchup. It also tastes great with a dollop of sour cream.
    vegan zucchini fritters recipe
    gluten free zucchini fritters

    Instructions (for air fried fritters)

    Follow the above instructions to make a patty. Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 200 C| 390 F for 10 mins. Place the fritters without overlap in the basket, over a parchment paper and spray oil on it.

    air fryer zucchini fritters step 1

    Air fry them at 200C| 390 F for 9-10 mins.

    air fryer zucchini fritters step 2

    Later, air fry them for 4-5 mins at 170C| 330 F after removing the parchment paper.

    air fryer zucchini fritters step 3

    Serve hot.

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    Substitution

    The above recipe is a vegan gluten-free version. However, you can always add an egg if you love them. If you do not get it near you, replace it with lauki/bottle gourd or turai/ ridge gourd. You can also make this recipe with some whole wheat flour if not vegan. Adjust accordingly. This recipe can also be made in an air fryer but we will update that one soon so that you get a perfect low oil fritter.

    Variations

    You can add chopped capsicum and onions to this. You can also add grated carrots or chopped green onions as a variation to this zucchini fritter recipe. Another variation is vegan zucchini and corn fritters. If you are not gluten free, you may make the recipe with whole-wheat flour or oats flour instead of chickpea flour.

    Top tips

    Always cook this fritter on medium heat. It is best made on cast iron.

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    Eggless zucchini fritters | Gluten free Vegan zucchini fritters recipe

    Easy zucchini chickpea flour fritters are perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Pair it with a soup for a good meal or tea for breakfast.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Resting time30 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: European
    Keyword: no egg zucchini fritters, vegan courgette fritters, vegan zucchini cakes, vegan zucchini fritter, vegan zucchini fritters chickpea flour, vegan zucchini pancakes, zucchini cakes vegan, zucchini fritters no egg, zucchini pancakes vegan, zucchini patties vegan
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • cast iron pan or air fryer
    • whisk
    • spatula
    • Mixing bowl
    • ice cream scooper optional
    • parchment paper / baking paper with holes in it for air fryer version only

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups zucchinis grated thick
    • 1.5 teaspoon salt or as per taste
    • ½ cup red lentil flour / chickpea flour or besan
    • 1 tablespoon green chillies or chilly powder / or as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon ginger grated, or any spice (like oregano, parsley)

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, add grated zucchinis and salt. Keep it aside for 30 mins. Water will get separated and zucchini is later reduced to 2 cups. Remove the water from the bowl.
    • Mix the remaining ingredients to this bowl so that you form a thick batter.
    • Once the batter is ready, take a big scoop of batter and form a patty. You may optionally use a cookie or ice cream scooper to make even sized patties.

    For pan fried zucchini fritters :

    • Heat an iron skillet pan, place the fritters on the pan, add little oil, cook on medium flame
    • Cook evenly on both sides with little oil.

    For air fryer zucchini fritters :

    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 C| 390 F for 10 mins. Place the fritters without overlap in the basket after placing parchment paper. Spray oil on them.
    • Air fry them at 200C| 390 F for 9-10 mins.
    • Later remove the parchment paper, air fry them for 4-5 mins at 170C| 330 F.

    Serving suggestion:

    • Serve hot with mint chutney and tomato ketchup.

    Notes

    Add more lentil flour if the batter is very watery.

    FAQs

    What goes with vegan zucchini fritters?

    You can serve it with a loaf or bread and some sauce or mint chutney. Pair it with some easy corn soup for a complete meal.

    Why are my fritters soggy?

    If you have not squeezed out the excess liquid from grated zucchinis completely the batter will be loose and it will turn out soggy. Add some more chickpea flour to the batter in order to fix it.

    How to make zucchini fritters crispy?

    You can add a spoonful of rice flour for nice crispy ones.

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