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Courgette and feta fritters (recipes)






Serves 4-6



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

less than 10 mins

















Ingredients



900g/2lb courgettes, gratedsalt and freshly ground black pepperbunch spring onions, white part chopped, the green part discarded2 tbsp chopped dill2 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley3 free-range eggs1 tbsp paprika225g/8oz feta cheese225g/8oz plain flourgroundnut oil, for deep fryingslices lemon, to garnish



Method



1. Sprinkle the courgette with salt and allow to drain for 20 minutes. 2. Place the grated courgette in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the water. Mix with the onions, dill, parsley, eggs, paprika and freshly ground black pepper. 3. Work in the feta cheese and flour.4. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan. It is ready when a breadcrumb that is dropped in will sizzle gently in it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)5. Carefully fry tablespoons of the mixture in the hot oil until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen towels. Garnish with slices of lemon and serve immediately.