Get-ahead Courgette Fritters

Name: Get-ahead Courgette Fritters
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 large courgette (about 225g), trimmed and coarsely grated; 1 spring onion, finely chopped; 50 g feta, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill; 20 g plain flour; 25 g beaten egg; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 100 g Greek yogurt; 50 g cucumber, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. freshly chopped mint, plus extra to garnish; 1/2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

These Turkish get-ahead fritters are a delicious base for a pretty canapé, but you can serve them hot, with the yogurt topping as a dip, for a more informal nibble, if you like.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 01 April 2022

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

37 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

For the fritters

1
large courgette (about 225g), trimmed and coarsely grated
1
spring onion, finely chopped
50 g
feta, finely chopped
1
garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 Tbsp.
freshly chopped dill
20 g
plain flour
25 g
beaten egg
2 Tbsp.
olive oil

For the topping

100 g
Greek yogurt
50 g
cucumber, finely chopped
1 Tbsp.
freshly chopped mint, plus extra to garnish
1/2
red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1For the fritters, put the grated courgette into a colander in the sink, sprinkle over 1tsp salt and mix. Set aside for at least 10min (up to 30min) to draw out moisture.
2. Step 2Tip the salted courgette on to a clean tea towel, lift up the corners and squeeze over the sink to drain out as much liquid from the courgette as possible.
3. Step 3Empty the courgette into a large bowl and mix in the spring onion, feta, garlic, dill, flour and some seasoning. Stir in the egg.
4. Step 4Heat 1tbsp oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches and adding the remaining 1tbsp oil as needed, add 1tsp dollops of the courgette mixture to the pan, spacing apart and flattening the heaps slightly. Fry for 2-3min per side, until golden. Transfer on to a baking tray lined with kitchen paper and set aside until needed.
5. Step 5For the topping, in a small bowl mix the yogurt, cucumber, chopped mint and some seasoning. Arrange fritters on serving plate or board and spoon on a dollop of the topping. Garnish with mint and chilli. Serve.

Get ahead

Fry fritters up to a day ahead. Once cool, store in an airtight container in the fridge. About 30min before serving, reheat in a single layer on a baking tray in an oven preheated to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 for 10min. Complete recipe to serve.