Fried Zucchini with Garlic Yogurt
Ingredients
- 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 2/3 to 1 3/4 cups water
- 4 large zucchini, thinly sliced on diagonal
1) Combine garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Mix in yogurt. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
2) Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350 °F. Place 1 1/2 cups flour in medium bowl. Whisk in enough water to form smooth medium-thin batter. Place remaining 1 cup flour in large bowl. Working in batches, add zucchini to flour in bowl and toss, separating slices to coat well. Dip zucchini into batter and fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
3) Place yogurt in center of large platter. Surround with zucchini and serve.
2) Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350 °F. Place 1 1/2 cups flour in medium bowl. Whisk in enough water to form smooth medium-thin batter. Place remaining 1 cup flour in large bowl. Working in batches, add zucchini to flour in bowl and toss, separating slices to coat well. Dip zucchini into batter and fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
3) Place yogurt in center of large platter. Surround with zucchini and serve.
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