Zucchini Balls (Kolokythokeftedes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 zucchini, grated
1 onion, grated
1/2 carrot, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 celery root (celeriac), peeled and grated
3/4 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
1/2 tablespoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
oil for frying

Preparation

Mix zucchini, onion, carrot, garlic, celery root, anise seed, celery seed, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gradually stir in flour until you have a soft, wet dough that sticks to your hands.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop dough by tablespoons into the skillet, and fry on both sides until lightly browned.