Tomatokeftedes (tomato "meatballs")
Ingredients
- 260 g of flour;
- 1 tsp baking powder;
- 2 tomatoes (400 g);
- 1 zucchini, (180 g);
- 1 onion;
- 200 g of feta cheese;
- 10 mint leaves;
- 6-7 basil leaves;
- 1 bunch parsley;
- 1 tbsp. oregano;
- Black pepper and salt to taste;
- Sunflower oil;
To serve:
- 200 g of Greek yogurt;
- ½ tsp. red pepper;
- A few sprigs of mint.
Directions
- Prepare the products: grate one tomato and zucchini, and finely chop the other, together with the onion and spices. Use a fork to coarsely chop the feta cheese;
- Place a deep pan with a generous amount of sunflower oil over heat;
- In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Create a small well in the center and add the tomatoes, zucchini, onion, mint, basil, parsley and cheese. Season with oregano, black pepper and salt. Mix gently to incorporate;
- Shape the tomato fritters into oval shaped patties, using two tablespoons;
- Add to pan with hot oil and fry until golden (3-5 minutes);
- When ready, transfer to a baking pan lined with paper towels. Repeat the same process until all of the fritters are ready;
- In a serving platter, place some Greek strained yogurt in the center, arrange the tomatokeftedes nicely around it, sprinkle with paprika and mint leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- If tomatoes are out of season, use canned tomatoes and add 2 tbsp. tomato puree for a richer flavor;
- Replace deep frying with air frying following your air-frier's instructions;
- During fasting, replace cheese with tofu, and yogurt with hummus or olive paste of your choice.