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Yellow Courgette Fritters recipe

“Soft and tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, these yellow courgette fritters are so addictive and savoury, perfect for a spring lunch!” Many thanks to Nikibakes for this delicious spring recipe.

Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Yellow Courgette Fritters recipe
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 2-3 courgettes, grated
  • a good pinch sea salt
  • 4 tbsp plain flour (or gram flour for gluten free)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • a small handful freshly chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 eggs
  • a good pinch Aleppo chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Urfa chilli flakes
  • a pinch black pepper
  • for frying olive oil
Serving ideas
  • wild garlic pesto
  • edible flowers
  • freshly chopped dill
  • Aleppo chilli flakes
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • A few spoonfuls of labneh (or plant based yoghurt)

“Soft and tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, these yellow courgette fritters are so addictive and savoury, perfect for a spring lunch!”

Many thanks to Nikibakes for this delicious spring recipe.

Method

01
Place the grated courgettes in a strainer with 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and set aside for 30 minutes so juices can be released. After 30 minutes, squeeze out any extra moisture with your hands and place into a bowl.
02
To the grated yellow courgettes, add the flours, baking powder, fresh dill, mint, green onions, eggs, spices, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated. If the batter is too wet, add a little more flour. Heat the oil in a shallow wide pan over medium-high heat until it’s very hot.
03
Fry the fritters. Add spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil. They don’t have to be perfectly round, just level out with a spoon to create a pancake shape. Cook the fritters in batches without overcrowding the pan (I do 4 fritters per batch). Add more oil if it is too dry. Cook until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side.
04
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve. Serve either hot or at room temperature, ENJOY!