Zucchini Flower Fritters

Edible flowers anyone?? Quite surprised to see that these were offered for a dollar a pint at my farmers market and coundn’t resist buying. Once these were tossed and other well known flowers like cauliflower, broccoli and artichokes were given importance. But things to do change, nowadays these zucchini flowers are gaining more popularity… and considered gourmet due to its medicinal properties. What do you think they have the most??? Rich folic acid, so give it try if you happen to see…Both male and female zucchini flowers are edible, male flower grows directly from the stem and doesnt bear fruit, but does contribute some effort …while the female flower is attached with the zucchini fruit itself. Most markets sell them with the fruit atttached but little expensive though. Male flower is good for stuffing and mild in taste compared to female which is quite robust in flavour. These are just like our Banana flower.. except very mild and suits mostlly deep fried, stir fried , stuffing and saute.

I had to resort to deep frying as this is the first time, I’m actually introducing this item to my family…. better not trash the whole thing. But these flowers tasted very mild and that gave me confidence.. for lot more recipe ideas.

Zucchini Fritters / Zucchini Flower Vadai / Zucchini Flower Pakodi / Deep Fried Zucchini Flowers