Fried Zucchini With Garlic Yogurt

• large garlic cloves↗4

  pressed

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• plain yogurt↗2 cups
• vegetable oil↗

  (for deep frying)

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• water↗1 2⁄3 - 1 3⁄4 cups
• large zucchini4

  thinly sliced on diagonal

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Mix in yogurt. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

2. 2

   Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350°F

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Place yogurt in center of large platter. Surround with zucchini and serve.