Louki Kofta ( Indian zucchini balls ) with vegetarian instructions

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   Squeeze zucchini with hands as much as you can to remove all excess liquid.

2. 2

   Discard liquid.

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   In a large bowl mix together zucchini, green chilis, ginger,parsley,salt and baking powder.

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   Heat enough oil to deep fry in a deep fryer or deep welled skillet or wok until hot.

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   While oil is heating add the flour to the zucchini mix and knead until sticky and moldable.

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   If too loose add more flour.

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   NOTE: as mixture sits the zucchini will continue to make liquid so add flour as needed between batches of frying.

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   Mold into 1/2 tbl sized balls (about 25 total)

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   When oil reaches 355F slip about 6 balls at a time into hot oil.

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    Seperate them as they float together so they dont stick.

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    Fry until deep golden and crunchy.

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    Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain for a moment.

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    Transfer to a warm serving dish and keep warm.

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    Repeat until all balls are cooked.

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    Serve with my indian tomato gravy or marinara sauce.

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    Serve hot and enjoy!

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    Adapted from the art of indian vegetarian cooking by: yamura devi

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    To make this vegetarian...... just sub the all purpose flour for chipea flour and sub ghee for the vegetable oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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