Pohane Tikvice

(Fried Courgettes)
Serves 4-6

Source: Sandra Lougher's

This dish can be served as a starter or as an accompaniment to roast meat.

4 courgettes, medium size
salt and ground black pepper
2 eggs
4tbsp flour
parsley, chopped
sunflower oil, for shallow frying
grated cheese and salad, to serve

Peel and grate the courgettes, put them in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes to 1 hour.Drain and remove excess moisture by squeezing them with your hands.Put the courgettes, eggs, flour, parsley, salt and ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well.Place spoonfuls of mixture into hot shallow oil and flatten each one with a spoon.Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Put each cooked slice on kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.Place on a serving dish with salad, and sprinkle with grated cheese.