Courgette fritters

Kolokythokeftethes is very much an Aegean island speciality. Along with the famous Santorini tomatokeftethes – tomato fritters – made with the special elongated Santorini tomatoes, it is a real treat and a lovely example of what can result from a few courgettes and some other rather ordinary ingredients. The balance is vital: the courgettes have to be fresh and sweet, the aromatic herbs in ample supply, and the flour and breadcrumbs used frugally. Eaten hot, they are absolutel