Courgette Fritters with Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• Courgettes 2 medium (approx. 300g)
• Plain flour 100g
• Large eggs 2
• Feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 50g
• Fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper 1/4 tsp
• Olive oil, for frying approx. 3-4 tbsp
• For the Yogurt Dip
• Greek yogurt 150g
• Garlic clove, minced 1
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• Fresh dill or mint, chopped 1 tbsp
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Grate the courgettes using a coarse grater. Place in a clean tea towel or kitchen paper and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
2. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed courgettes, plain flour, eggs, crumbled feta (if using), chopped mint or parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well until everything is just combined.
3. While the fritter mixture rests, prepare the dip. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill or mint, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
4. Heat about 2-3 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
5. Once the oil is hot, carefully spoon dollops of the courgette mixture into the pan, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
6. Fry the fritters for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil if needed between batches.
7. Remove the fritters from the pan and drain them on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil.
8. Serve the hot courgette fritters immediately with the prepared yogurt dip on the side.