Zucchini and haloumi balls

Instructions

1. Use a food processor or a box grater to coarsely grate the zucchini. Transfer in colander, add some salt, and set aside for 15 minutes. Then press in your hands to discard as much water as you can and put in a large bowl.
2. In the food processor grate the haloumi and onion. Transfer to the zucchini bowl. Stir in the mint. Make a well in the center and add the egg. Add the flour and stir well to combine. Add the salt, pepper and cumin.
3. Pour enough oil to come one-third up the side of a casserole. Place over high heat. Heat to 170°C on a cook’s thermometer. Use hands to shape 1/3 cup zucchini mixture into a fritter. Add to the oil. Cook in butches of 3 balls. Deep-fry the fritters on medium high heat turning halfway, for 4 minutes or until fritters are golden and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
4. Repeat, in 2 more batches, with the remaining mixture to make 9 balls.
5. Bake the rest of the batter in the waffle maker. The time needed for a zucchini waffle to bake is 7-8 minutes, depending on the waffle maker power. Brush well with oil the waffles sides.
6. Transfer the fritters to a serving platter. Serve with tzatziki.

• Servings : 6
• Ready in : 30 Minutes
• Course : Appetizers, Main courses
• Recipe Type : Appetizers, beef, Finger foods, From dinner-to lunchbox, recipes for spring, recipes for summer, recipes for winter, Transformers, Vegetables and site dishes
• Ingredient : Baking powder, Cumin, Eggs, Flour, Ground black pepper, Halloumi cheese, Mint leaves, Onion, Salt, Sunflower oil, Yogurt, Zucchini