Courgette & Gram Flour Fritters
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These fritters are the answer to a glut of courgettes and not much time. Gram flour gives them a tender middle and lacy, crisp edges without needing egg. A squeeze of lemon at the end wakes everything up beautifully.
Ingredients
Tick the store-cupboard items you would like, then add them to your basket in one tap.
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Choose a product for gram (chickpea) flour - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop2 medium courgettes, coarsely grated
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Local shop2 spring onions, finely sliced
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Local shop1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
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Local shop1 tsp ground cumin
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Local shop1 small handful fresh coriander, chopped
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Local shop4-5 tbsp water
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
Ticked items go to your Lean & Healthy basket. Fresh items like onions and herbs are best picked up from your local shop.
Method
Serves 4 · about 30 minutes from start to finish.
Put the grated courgettes in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
In a bowl, mix the gram flour, cumin, lemon zest and a pinch of black pepper.
Stir in the courgettes, spring onions and coriander, then add enough water to make a thick batter that just holds together.
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan, flattening them slightly, and cook in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and firm.
Add the final spoonful of oil as needed for later batches, then drain the fritters briefly on kitchen paper.
Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
The better you squeeze the courgettes, the crisper the fritters - too much moisture makes them steam instead of brown.
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