Vegan Zucchini Corn Patties
Nov 04, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018
Vegan Zucchini & Corn Patties, great inside a burger or sandwich.
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Do you like Zucchini? I guess it’s one of those veggies which you either love or hate, there’s no middle way here. Me being a complete veggie person love it but then I love every damn veggie in this world so my husband says my opinion doesn’t count! Anyway he’s a picky eater so it takes little efforts to make him eat a vegetable like zucchini. If I just stir fry it and give it to him, he will not eat it. However if I make these patties, then that’s a different story altogether, he would happily eat it.
These vegan zucchini and corn patties are quick, healthy and easy to make. I used rice flour as the binding agent in these patties, you can also use all purpose flour or chickpea flour (besan) in place. You can eat them as such and put them inside your burger or sandwich. Either way, these patties are a great way to eat your veggies!
Method
Peel the zucchinis and set aside. I used 3 medium sized zucchinis.
Finely grate/chop zucchini using a food processor. Add some salt to the grated zucchini and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. This way the zucchini will release all it’s moisture.
After 20 minutes, squeeze the zucchini, remove all the water and place it in another bowl.
Now add chopped scallion (green onion), red onion, green chili and coriander leaves. Also add yellow corn, dried dill leaves and minced garlic.
Add salt, chaat masala and rice flour.
Mix in everything together till well combined.
Take the mixture of a size of a lemon ball and make a patty out of it. Repeat till the mixture is finished.
In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot place the patties on the pan.
Cook for 2 minutes or till it’s light golden brown in color and then flip to cook the other side.
Serve hot with coriander chutney or tomato ketchup.
* Roll them in breadcrumbs for a crunchy top. You can even add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs in the mixture. This will make these patties crispy.
* Chaat masala combines a lot of spices and has a tangy flavor to it. I love it and hence added a little in these patties, you can skip if you don’t have it even though it’s easily available at Indian grocery stores.
Vegan Zucchini Patties
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini medium, grated
- 3 scallions green onion, chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup yellow corn
- 1 green chili or adjust to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon dill leaves [dried]
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the zucchinis.
- Finely grate/chop zucchini using a food processor. Add some salt to the grated zucchini and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. This way the zucchini will release all it's moisture.
- After 20 minutes, squeeze the zucchini, remove all the water and place it in another bowl.
- Now add chopped scallion (green onion), red onion, green chili and coriander leaves. Also add yellow corn, dried dill leaves and minced garlic.
- Add salt, chaat masala and rice flour and mix everything together.
- Take the mixture of a size of a lemon ball and make a patty out of it. Repeat till the mixture is finished. I was able to get 6 patties.
- In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot place the patties on the pan.
- Cook for 2 minutes or till it's light golden brown in color and then flip to cook the other side.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Is rice flour the binder? What’s a good substitute?
it is! try chickpeas flour
I’ve always loved corn fritters. What a great idea to add zucchini to them and make them vegan!
Thanks Jen but these aren’t crispy like fritters. You can make them crispy though by adding breadcrumbs to the batter.
These look amazing Manali and zucchini is one of my FAV. vegetables ever! I haven’t made a veggie pattie in a long time and can’t wait to try your recipe! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Ceara for the pin! Hope you give it a try!
This looks so delicious! I love zucchini, and I love corn… this recipe couldn’t be more perfect 🙂
Thanks Nicole!
Love these Manali! I’m always looking for new recipes, and this is one I haven’t seen before, so I’m totally excited! Pinned!
Thank you Kristi and thanks for the pin!
These patties look so so gorgeous..Nice treat
Thank you Priya! 🙂
I love zucchini!! This is a great way to get my kids to eat more veggies. Pinned!
Thanks for the pin Oriana!
I love zucchinis! I’m not too picky on my veggies either, so I’m loving these patties! I love that you added corn to these, too. Looks delicious!
Wow I meant:”patties” 🙂
I love veggie paddies and yours look incredible Manali! Now on my to do list! Once I made zucchini and quinoa fritters and turned out great!
Yeah fritters are awesome, thanks Mira!
They are not only healthy, also very delicious, Manali.
Thank you Angie!
I’m totally there with ‘ya! I’ve never met a veggie I didn’t like. 😉 These patties look totally amazing! Love how golden and crispy the outsides look! Pinned.
Thanks Sarah! These aren’t crispy though, you can coat them with breadcrumbs and even add some bread crumbs inside the mixture to make them crispy 🙂
I’m with you! A zucchini lover! These look too good, Manali!!! Pinned!
Thank for the pin Annie!
Hi Manali,
I’m with you. I also love “every damn veggie in this world”! 😀 These zucchini patties looks delicious! I think I’ll make these for my kids today. They will love them. Such a great recipe and beautiful pictures as always 🙂
Thank you Vanessa, this is a good way to make kids eat some veggies. You can probably add some boiled potatoes and cheese too!
I love how you make veggies look incredible and delicious!! I have no ability to make veggies appetizing. These look so simple and easy too, but soooo tasty! I need to try these. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Manali!
Thank you Sarah! Hope you give this a try!
OOO I am going to tryyy theseee with coconut flour 🙂
that’s a good idea Gigi!
Those look great Manali! I’ll have to try something like that with my son who hates any veggie. Of course it’s still green so it may not help, but worth a try!
haha yes that might still be difficult Stacey 😉