Courgette & Sumac Fritters

Name: Courgette & Sumac Fritters
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 300 g/10½ oz courgette/zucchini flesh and seeds or grated courgette/zucchini; ½ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp ground allspice; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp sea salt, plus extra for seasoning; warm Arabic Bread; 1 onion, coarsely grated; lime wedges; sunflower oil, for frying; 2 tbsp tahini; zest of 1 lemon; 3 eggs, beaten; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 185 ml/6 fl oz/¾ cup Greek yogurt; 60 g/2¼ oz/½ cup self-raising flour; 4 tbsp finely chopped parsley leaves; 2 tbsp finely chopped dill leaves; 3 tbsp sumac; 100 g/3½ oz feta cheese (optional)

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

The Jewelled Kitchen

By Bethany Kehdy

Published 2013

About

These irresistible fritters come with a few subtle twists that make them different from the classic versions found across the Middle East. They are incredibly versatile and are wonderful as part of a mezze, light lunch or snack. They can be served warm or cold, which means they are perfect to prepare ahead and a great addition to your picnic basket. This recipe uses up the leftover courgette/zucchini flesh from the Courgettes Stuffed with Herbed Rice recip