Greek Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Frittters
- 500 g Zucchini – grated and squeezed dry
- 2 ea Scallions
- 1 bnch Mint sprigs
- 1/3 bnch Dill
- 1 bnch Basil
- 2 Limes zested
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 pn Chili flakes
- 200 g Feta
- 2 ea Eggs
- 2-3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 80 g All-purpose flour
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 200 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbdp Honey
- 1 tsp Cumin
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trrim the ends of the zucchini then cut inhalf to remove seeds. Cut into laarge chunks and grate in the food processor using the grating attachment. Total weight when done 500 g.
- Place the grated Zucchini in a tea towel. Sprinkle with salt and wring out as much water as you can. Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl and set aside.bowl
- Chop tghe green part of the scallions, the mint, dill and basil. Add to the bowl with the zucchini.
- Add the lime zest, cumin, chili flakes and eggs along with the crumbled feta.
- Stir the mixture well with a wooden spoon until fully blended. Add the flour, mix in lightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan to medium high adding the olive oil. The oil needs to be fairly hot.
- Set a baking sheet nearby covered in paper towel.
- Add a heaped tablespoon of the mixture to the pan and flatten to a disk. Rerpeat process but do not over crowd the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to the baking sheet with a slotted spatula.
For the Yogurt Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Serve with the fritters.