Vegetarian Breaded Zucchini Sticks

Recipe from "The Higher Taste" that is very good, but fattening. It's all worth it though. Also pretty simple.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  zucchini
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon basil leaves
• 1  pinch black pepper
• 1  pinch garlic powder or 1  pinch hing
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Quarter zucchini lengthwise and cut each piece in half.
2. In bowl combine flour, bread crumbs and spices. Add water and stir.
3. Fill skillet 1/3 full w/ oil, then heat.
4. Dip zucchini pieces in batter and then into hot oil; fry on all sides until tender and crisp.
5. Serve hot.