Whenever zucchini is available in our local vegetable market I definitely buy these as I am a big fan of this versatile veggie. These tender squash have delicate flavours and the dishes prepared with them whether sweet or savoury, are the healthiest ones. I use this healthy veggie to cook several dishes. This time I have made zucchini hash browns or savoury pancakes adding lots of corn. Semolina and rice flour are added to bind them, making them crispier.
Corn kernels add a little sweet note to these pan-fried savoury fritters which feel good when eaten. Aged cheddar gives depth to the flavour, making them creamier. These golden brown crispies go very well with the garlic-mint dip. I really love to have this combo in my breakfast
Course – Breakfast
Prep Time – 10 Min
Cook Time – 10 Min
Total Time – 20 Min
Yield – 4 Servings
Author – Bharti Dhawan
Ingredients
• Zucchini – 1 medium-sized or 250 gms
• Sweet corn kernels – 2 tbsp or 1/4 cup
• Fine semolina/sooji – 3 tbsp
• Rice flour – 1 tbsp
• Grated cheddar cheese – 2 tbsp (see notes)
• Chopped coriander – 2 tbsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Olive or any light cooking oil – 2 tsp for each hash brown
• Crushed black pepper – 1 tsp
• Finely chopped red and green chilly – 1 tsp each
Step By Step
1- Grate zucchini with the skin on and squeeze it with the help of muslin cloth to drain extra water
2- Take a bowl and add everything together except oil to make a thick batter
3- Keep this batter at rest for 10 minutes so that all the ingredients are incorporated well
4- Keep a non-stick pan on slow flame and add 1 tsp oil. Spread 1 tbsp batter on it and let it cook until it gets the golden brown colour
5- Flip the pancake and cook the other side also until it becomes golden brown. Press the pancake all around with a spatula
6- Make all pancakes like this. Serve the zucchini hash browns with garlic-mint dip
Notes
° Any other cheese like mozzarella or processed cheese of your choice or availability can be used in the batter
° One egg can be added to the batter if you like. This will help to bind the batter
