Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200g) zucchini, grated
- 1 cup (160g) sweet corn, fresh or frozen/thawed
- 2 scallions (15g), thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (50g), beaten
- 1 tbsp (15ml) ghee or melted butter
- 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
- 2 tbsp (30ml) milk or plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp (6g) mild curry powder
- 1/2 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp (1g) smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- oil or ghee for frying
Instructions:
- Grate the zucchini into a bowl and toss with the 1/2 tsp of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Wrap the salted zucchini in a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly over the sink until no more liquid drips out.
- In a large bowl, combine the dried zucchini, sweet corn, and sliced scallions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, curry powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the beaten egg, melted ghee, and milk until a smooth paste forms.
- Pour the binder over the vegetable mixture and fold gently until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Heat a thin layer of oil or ghee in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Scoop roughly 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the pan, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until a deep mahogany-colored crust forms.
- Transfer to a wire rack to maintain the shattering crust.