Zucchini Fries in Sindh Bharwa Chickpea blend

Vegan Zucchini Fries marinated in Sindh Bharwa Chickpea spice blend
*Oven baked edition* ⠀

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Ingredients

2 medium firm zucchinis (or 1 zucchini and 1 bottle gourd deseeded ) , skin on, cut into long wedges⠀
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Bowl 1: ⠀
3/4 cup plant based milk or any milk of your choice ⠀
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Bowl 2: ⠀
1/2 cup WeMixx Sindh Bharwa Spice Blend ⠀
1/2 cup rice flour can substitute with all-purpose flour⠀
1/2 tsp salt ⠀
1/2 -1 tsp paprika (optional) ⠀
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Bowl 3: ⠀
3/4 cup gluten-free Panko crumbs for those who are gluten-free) or homemade bread crumbs⠀
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Salt (generous amount for prep)⠀
Spray oil ⠀

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425 F ⠀
2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and then into sticks, about 1 inch or so thick and approximately 4 inches long⠀
3. Salt the zucchini generously & lay on paper towels for 15 minutes.⠀
4. Rinse with water & dry with paper towel again.⠀
5. Dip each zucchini stick in Bowl 1 followed by Bowl 2 and then Bowl 3; one at a time until all zucchini is covered in the flour and bread crumbs mixture ⠀
6. Lay them on a oiled baking track , separated from each other, spray oil
7. Cook for 35 minutes.⠀
8. Serve with homemade pesto or ranch ⠀