Zhuccini Haloumi Fritters with Feta Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: (Fritter batter)

200g zucchini, grated

80g haloumi, coarsely grated

2 spring onion, thinly sliced

2 tblsp chives, finely chopped (you can also use dill or chervil)

1 egg, lightly beaten

30g plain flour, sifted

salt and pepper 

Tip: Self raising flour can be used for a lighter batter.

Ingredients: (Feta and Yogurt Sauce)

20g feta cheese

1 tblsp plain Greek yogurt

1 tblsp chives, finely chopped

2 tsp lemon zest

1/4 garlic, crushed (optional. I leave it out)

salt and pepper to taste

Method: (Sauce) 1. Puree or grate the feta cheese and add to a bowl, combine with other ingredients, and garlic (if using). (it should be quite thick).

Method: (Fritters) 1. Coarsely grate the zucchini into a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess liquid.

2. In a bowl combine zucchini with spring onion, chives, flour, egg,  and haloumi. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, shape fritters into a round disk and fry on both sides until golden brown and flour is cooked. Cook in batches until all the batter has been used. Set aside to cool slightly.

To serve: Serve sauce in a bowl alongside fritters or top fritters with yogurt sauce.


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