Beef and Zucchini Bites

I am putting this here for when the abundance of zucchini arrive as they do most years. I found this recipe in a booklet called 'Mince Magic' put out by the British beef board.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 20 patties

Ingredients

• 8  ounces ground beef
• 2  ounces plain flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  medium  egg yolk
• 4  fluid ounces milk
• 1 -2  garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 4  green onions, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
•  salt
•  fresh black pepper
• 1  large zucchini, grated
• 2  tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 -4  tablespoons  sunflower oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, egg and milk to form a batter.
2. Cover and set aside.
3. Combine all the remaining ingredients together except the oil and shape into 20 bite-sized patties.
4. Heat the oil in a large, shallow, non-stick frying pan on a moderate heat.
5. Gently coat each patty in batter and mix and fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.