Zucchini Patties

This recipe is a contribution from a very dear friend Devaki Kher. They are yummy a very simple to make.

Bored with eating Zucchinis grilled or as plain salad?

Here's an Healthy and extremely QUICK AND EASY to make shredded Zucchini patties. Delighted to share this recipe that and it tastes great.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Large Zucchini
• 3 tbsp Rice Flour
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder or Garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp Basil leaves (dried is fine as well)
• 1/4 tsp Chilli flakes - optional (depends on your level of spice. But avoid adding much)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• Olive Oil for shallow frying
• Optional : You can add mixed herbs powder (2 pinches)

METHOD

1. Wash and Shred zucchini using the grater. Do not peel the zucchini as the skin of the zucchini is the one which holds the most nutrients
2. Squeeze out all excess water from the shredded zucchini by holding out in your palms
3. Now sprinkle some rice flour over zucchini shreds.
4. Season the mixture with black pepper, garlic powder/paste.
5. Then add oregano, basil leaves, chilli flakes.
6. Finally add salt and lemon juice.
7. Gently mix the mixture using fork.
8. Now grease the pan well with some olive oil.
9. Put a spoonful of this zucchini mixture in pan giving it a round patty shape.
10. Shallow fry till it gets deep golden color from all the sides. This does not require much oil at all. 
11. This can be squeezed in a sandwich/ wraps or you can have it just as it is or with little of tomato ketchup.