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Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator

These Mugla-style zucchini fritters meet a walnut-garlic tarator, giving the Aegean meze table crisp edges and a creamy finish.

Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 5~224 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

20 min prep 15 min cook 5 min rest

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Timeline

Total 40 min

Prep20 min
Resting/Marinating5 min
Cooking15 min

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

3 adet Zucchini
4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Flour
2 adet Eggs
1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Walnuts
0.3 demet Dill
1 diş Garlic
0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Frying oil

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Instructions

1
Prepare the zucchini and squeeze out excess water by hand so the batter does not get watery.
2
Add the eggs, flour, and herbs and mix for 2 minutes until thick.
2 min
02:00
3
Rest the mixture for 5 minutes so the flour absorbs moisture and it does not fall apart in the pan.
5 min
05:00
4
Heat the oil over medium heat for 2 minutes and drop in small spoonfuls of batter.
2 min
02:00
5
Cook the pieces over medium heat for 7 minutes total until both sides brown.
7 min
07:00
6
Move the portions to paper towels, rest for 3 minutes, and serve warm.
3 min
03:00

💡 Tip: Squeeze all the water from the grated zucchini so the fritters do not open in the oil.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with tarator spooned over the top.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

Protein source
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~224

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 11%Carbs 32%Fat 57%

GI 32 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL

5.2g

Sugar

2.1g

Fiber

405.5mg

Sodium

2.2g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

3/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Tree nuts
Milk
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 40 minutes in total.
Is Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator have?
Approximately 224 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 18g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Mugla Zucchini Fritters with Tarator filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Prepare the zucchini and squeeze out excess water by hand so the batter does not get watery.

Add the eggs, flour, and herbs and mix for 2 minutes until thick.

2 min