Ingredients

2cupsall purpose flour

1tbspbaking powder

½tspcumin

½cupsugar

½tspsalt

fresh ground black pepper

2eggs,beaten

1cupmilk

¼cupbutter,melted

2cupszucchini,grated

1½cupsfresh corn,kernels cut from cob

1cupcheddar cheese,finely shredded

oil for frying

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and butter. Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir in zucchini, corn, and cheese; mix well.

Warm oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by the tablespoonful into the hot oil.

Fry until crisp and brown, turning once with tongs. Remove to paper towels.