Zucchini Onion Koftas

Ingredients:
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup chopped green onions
2 T yogurt
1 T garam masala
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1 teaspoon dried pomegranate seeds
1 medium onion, peeled, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, grated
a pinch of salt

Preparing the koftas:
Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a deep, heavy pot.

Place the chickpea flour, green onions, 4 tablespoons water, the yogurt, garam masala, cardamom, pomegranate, onions, zucchini and salt into a large bowl and mix well. Form the mixture into golf ball-size balls and fry in the oil until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels prior to serving.

Makes 1 dozen koftas