Courgette Fritters
Golden courgette fritters with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with Greek yoghurt.
TOTAL TIME
35 min
ACTIVE TIME
28 min
QUANTITY
~1.25 kg
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
A
Cooking for A typical adult.
This should leave everyone comfortably full.
Ingredients0/12
Tools0/15
Ingredients0/12 gathered · 4 servings
600g
1tsp
3piece
15g
10g
2piece
100g
80g
0.5tsp
150g
1piece
4tbsp| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 600g | — | — | |
| 2 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 3 | | 3piece | — | — | |
| 4 | | 15g | — | — | |
| 5 | | 10g | — | — | |
| 6 | | 2piece | — | — | |
| 7 | | 100g | — | — | |
| 8 | | 80g | — | — | |
| 9 | | 0.5tsp | — | — | |
| 10 | | 150g | — | — | |
| 11 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 12 | | 4tbsp | — | — |
Tools15 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure40 steps
1 of 40
Put the courgettes in the colander.
Courgette · 600 g
⏱ 5s
ResultCourgette2 of 40
Rinse the courgettes under cold running water.
⏱ 30s
ResultRinsed courgette3 of 40
Lay the courgettes on the chopping board.
⏱ 5s
ResultRinsed courgette4 of 40
Cut off both ends of each courgette.
⏱ 20s
ResultTrimmed courgettes5 of 40
Grate the courgettes coarsely into the colander.
⏱ 3 min
ResultGrated courgette6 of 40
Sprinkle over the salt and toss it through with the fork.
Fine salt · 1 tsp
⏱ 20s
ResultSalted grated courgette7 of 40
Leave the colander in the sink for 10 minutes so the salt draws out the water.
⏱ 10 min
ResultDrained salted courgetteused in step 158 of 40
Lay the spring onions on the chopping board.
Spring onions · 3 piece⏱ 5s
ResultSpring onions9 of 40
Trim the roots and slice the spring onions thinly.
⏱ 40s
ResultSliced spring onions10 of 40
Put the spring onions in the large mixing bowl.
⏱ 5s
ResultSliced spring onions11 of 40
Lay the dill on the chopping board.
Fresh dill · 15 g⏱ 5s
12 of 40
Lay the mint leaves beside the dill.
Fresh mint leaves · 10 g⏱ 5s
ResultFresh mint leaves13 of 40
Chop the dill and mint together finely.
⏱ 1 min
ResultFinely chopped mint14 of 40
Add the herbs to the spring onions.
⏱ 5s
ResultSpring onions and herbs15 of 40
Tip the courgette into the clean tea towel, twist it tight over the sink to wring out as much water as you can, then add the courgette to the bowl.
⏱ 1 min
ResultSpring onions, herbs and courgette17 of 40
Crack in the eggs, discarding the shells.
Egg · 2 piece⏱ 20s
ResultCourgette mixture with eggs18 of 40
Crumble the feta into the bowl with your fingers.
Feta cheese · 100 g⏱ 20s
ResultCourgette mixture with feta19 of 40
Add the flour.
Plain flour · 80 g⏱ 10s
ResultCourgette mixture with flour20 of 40
Add the black pepper.
Ground black pepper · 0.5 tsp⏱ 5s
ResultSeasoned courgette mixture21 of 40
Mix with the fork into a thick batter with no dry flour left.
⏱ 1 min
ResultCourgette fritter batterused in step 3022 of 40
Spoon the yoghurt into the small bowl.
Greek yoghurt · 150 g
⏱ 10s
ResultGreek yoghurtused in step 2623 of 40
Lay the lemon on the chopping board.
Lemon · 1 piece⏱ 5s
ResultLemon25 of 40
Squeeze the lemon juice into the yoghurt through the juicer.
⏱ 20s
ResultFresh lemon juice27 of 40
Line the plate with kitchen paper.
⏱ 10s
28 of 40
Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into the large frying pan.
Sunflower oil · 2 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultSunflower oil29 of 40
Heat over a medium heat until the oil shimmers.
⏱ 1 min 30s
ResultHot oil30 of 40
Drop in 6 heaped spoonfuls of batter, half the bowl, and flatten each to about 1 cm.
⏱ 40s
ResultFirst fritters fryingused in step 3731 of 40
Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden underneath.
⏱ 3 min
ResultFirst fritters browned underneath32 of 40
Turn each fritter over with the spatula.
⏱ 20s
ResultTurned first fritters33 of 40
Fry for 3 minutes more, until golden and set in the middle.
⏱ 3 min
ResultFirst courgette fritters34 of 40
Lift the fritters onto the lined plate.
⏱ 15s
ResultFirst courgette fritters35 of 40
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the pan.
Sunflower oil · 2 tbsp⏱ 5s
ResultSunflower oil36 of 40
Heat until the oil shimmers.
⏱ 1 min
ResultHot oil37 of 40
Drop in the rest of the batter in 6 spoonfuls and flatten each to about 1 cm.
⏱ 40s
ResultSecond fritters frying38 of 40
Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden underneath.
⏱ 3 min
ResultSecond fritters browned underneath39 of 40
Turn each fritter over with the spatula.
⏱ 20s
ResultTurned second fritters40 of 40
Fry for 3 minutes more, until golden and set in the middle.
⏱ 3 min
ResultSecond courgette frittersTotal Time35 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 600 g | | Put the courgettes in the colander.⏱ 5sResultCourgette |
| 2 | — | | Rinse the courgettes under cold running water.⏱ 30sResultRinsed courgette |
| 3 | — | | Lay the courgettes on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultRinsed courgette |
| 4 | — | | Cut off both ends of each courgette.⏱ 20sResultTrimmed courgettes |
| 5 | — | | Grate the courgettes coarsely into the colander.⏱ 3 minResultGrated courgette |
| 6 | 1 tsp | | Sprinkle over the salt and toss it through with the fork.⏱ 20sResultSalted grated courgette |
| 7 | — | | Leave the colander in the sink for 10 minutes so the salt draws out the water.⏱ 10 minResultDrained salted courgetteused in step 15 |
| 8 | 3 piece | | Lay the spring onions on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultSpring onions |
| 9 | Spring onionsstep 8 | | Trim the roots and slice the spring onions thinly.⏱ 40sResultSliced spring onions |
| 10 | Sliced spring onionsstep 9 | | Put the spring onions in the large mixing bowl.⏱ 5sResultSliced spring onions |
| 11 | 15 g | | Lay the dill on the chopping board.⏱ 5s |
| 12 | 10 g | | Lay the mint leaves beside the dill.⏱ 5sResultFresh mint leaves |
| 13 | Fresh mint leavesstep 12 | | Chop the dill and mint together finely.⏱ 1 minResultFinely chopped mint |
| 14 | Finely chopped mintstep 13 | | Add the herbs to the spring onions.⏱ 5sResultSpring onions and herbs |
| 15 | Drained salted courgettestep 7 | | Tip the courgette into the clean tea towel, twist it tight over the sink to wring out as much water as you can, then add the courgette to the bowl.⏱ 1 minResultSpring onions, herbs and courgette |
| 16 | Squeezed-out courgette waterstep 15 | | Rinse the courgette water away down the sink.⏱ 5s |
| 17 | 2 piece | | Crack in the eggs, discarding the shells.⏱ 20sResultCourgette mixture with eggs |
| 18 | 100 g | | Crumble the feta into the bowl with your fingers.⏱ 20sResultCourgette mixture with feta |
| 19 | 80 g | | Add the flour.⏱ 10sResultCourgette mixture with flour |
| 20 | 0.5 tsp | | Add the black pepper.⏱ 5sResultSeasoned courgette mixture |
| 21 | — | | Mix with the fork into a thick batter with no dry flour left.⏱ 1 minResultCourgette fritter batterused in step 30 |
| 22 | 150 g | | Spoon the yoghurt into the small bowl.⏱ 10sResultGreek yoghurtused in step 26 |
| 23 | 1 piece | | Lay the lemon on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultLemon |
| 24 | Lemonstep 23 | | Cut the lemon in half.⏱ 10sResultHalved lemon |
| 25 | Halved lemonstep 24 | | Squeeze the lemon juice into the yoghurt through the juicer.⏱ 20sResultFresh lemon juice |
| 26 | Greek yoghurtstep 22 | | Stir until smooth.⏱ 15sResultLemon yoghurt dipused in step 43 |
| Fresh lemon juicestep 25 | |||
| 27 | — | | Line the plate with kitchen paper.⏱ 10s |
| 28 | 2 tbsp | | Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into the large frying pan.⏱ 5sResultSunflower oil |
| 29 | — | | Heat over a medium heat until the oil shimmers.⏱ 1 min 30sResultHot oil |
| 30 | Courgette fritter batterstep 21 | | Drop in 6 heaped spoonfuls of batter, half the bowl, and flatten each to about 1 cm.⏱ 40sResultFirst fritters fryingused in step 37 |
| 31 | — | | Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden underneath.⏱ 3 minResultFirst fritters browned underneath |
| 32 | — | | Turn each fritter over with the spatula.⏱ 20sResultTurned first fritters |
| 33 | — | | Fry for 3 minutes more, until golden and set in the middle.⏱ 3 minResultFirst courgette fritters |
| 34 | First courgette frittersstep 33 | | Lift the fritters onto the lined plate.⏱ 15sResultFirst courgette fritters |
| 35 | 2 tbsp | | Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the pan.⏱ 5sResultSunflower oil |
| 36 | — | | Heat until the oil shimmers.⏱ 1 minResultHot oil |
| 37 | Remaining fritter batterstep 30 | | Drop in the rest of the batter in 6 spoonfuls and flatten each to about 1 cm.⏱ 40sResultSecond fritters frying |
| Hot oilstep 36 | |||
| 38 | — | | Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden underneath.⏱ 3 minResultSecond fritters browned underneath |
| 39 | — | | Turn each fritter over with the spatula.⏱ 20sResultTurned second fritters |
| 40 | — | | Fry for 3 minutes more, until golden and set in the middle.⏱ 3 minResultSecond courgette fritters |
| Total Time | 35 min | ||
Serving
- Lift them onto the plate with the first batch.
- Arrange the fritters on the serving plate.
- Spoon the lemon yoghurt beside the fritters and serve warm.
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 358kcal | |
| 16g | |
| 23g | |
| 6g | |
| 26g | |
| 5g | |
| 3g | |
| 952mg |
Ingredients0/12
Tools0/15
Recipe
Courgette Fritters
Golden courgette fritters with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with Greek yoghurt.
What you’ll doYou will grate and salt the courgettes, wring out their water and mix them with spring onions, dill, mint, eggs, feta and flour into a thick batter. Spoonfuls are fried in two batches until golden on both sides and served with a lemon yoghurt dip.
Serves4
Total35 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Courgette600 g
- Fine salt1 tsp
- Spring onions3 piece
- Fresh dill15 g
- Fresh mint leaves10 g
- Egg2 piece
- Feta cheese100 g
- Plain flour80 g
- Ground black pepper0.5 tsp
- Greek yoghurt150 g
- Lemon1 piece
- Sunflower oil4 tbsp
Tools
SpoonServing plateSmall bowlLarge mixing bowlTea towelLarge frying panChef's knifeSpatulaCitrus juicerColanderBox graterPlateForkKitchen paperChopping board
Method
1
Put the courgettes in the colander.
5sColanderCourgette · 600 g
2
Rinse the courgettes under cold running water.
30sColander
3
Lay the courgettes on the chopping board.
5sChopping board
4
Cut off both ends of each courgette.
20sChopping board, Chefs knife
5
Grate the courgettes coarsely into the colander.
3 minColander, Box grater
6
Sprinkle over the salt and toss it through with the fork.
20sColander, ForkFine salt · 1 tsp
7
Leave the colander in the sink for 10 minutes so the salt draws out the water.
Result · Drained salted courgette · used in step 15
10 minColander
8
Lay the spring onions on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardSpring onions · 3 piece
9
Trim the roots and slice the spring onions thinly.
40sChopping board, Chefs knifeSpring onions · step 8
10
Put the spring onions in the large mixing bowl.
5sLarge mixing bowlSliced spring onions · step 9
11
Lay the dill on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardFresh dill · 15 g
12
Lay the mint leaves beside the dill.
5sChopping boardFresh mint leaves · 10 g
13
Chop the dill and mint together finely.
1 minChopping board, Chefs knifeFresh mint leaves · step 12
14
Add the herbs to the spring onions.
5sLarge mixing bowlFinely chopped mint · step 13
15
Tip the courgette into the clean tea towel, twist it tight over the sink to wring out as much water as you can, then add the courgette to the bowl.
1 minLarge mixing bowl, Tea towelDrained salted courgette · step 7
16
Rinse the courgette water away down the sink.
5sColanderSqueezed-out courgette water · step 15
17
Crack in the eggs, discarding the shells.
20sLarge mixing bowlEgg · 2 piece
18
Crumble the feta into the bowl with your fingers.
20sLarge mixing bowlFeta cheese · 100 g
19
Add the flour.
10sLarge mixing bowlPlain flour · 80 g
20
Add the black pepper.
5sLarge mixing bowlGround black pepper · 0.5 tsp
21
Mix with the fork into a thick batter with no dry flour left.
Result · Courgette fritter batter · used in step 30
1 minLarge mixing bowl, Fork
22
Spoon the yoghurt into the small bowl.
Result · Greek yoghurt · used in step 26
10sSmall bowlGreek yoghurt · 150 g
23
Lay the lemon on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardLemon · 1 piece
24
Cut the lemon in half.
10sChopping board, Chefs knifeLemon · step 23
25
Squeeze the lemon juice into the yoghurt through the juicer.
20sSmall bowl, Citrus juicerHalved lemon · step 24
26
Stir until smooth.
Result · Lemon yoghurt dip · used in step 43
15sSmall bowl, SpoonGreek yoghurt · step 22Fresh lemon juice · step 25
27
Line the plate with kitchen paper.
10sPlate, Kitchen paper
28
Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into the large frying pan.
5sLarge frying panSunflower oil · 2 tbsp
29
Heat over a medium heat until the oil shimmers.
1 min 30sLarge frying pan
30
Drop in 6 heaped spoonfuls of batter, half the bowl, and flatten each to about 1 cm.
Result · First fritters frying · used in step 37
40sLarge frying pan, SpoonCourgette fritter batter · step 21
31
Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden underneath.
3 minLarge frying pan
32
Turn each fritter over with the spatula.
20sLarge frying pan, Spatula
33
Fry for 3 minutes more, until golden and set in the middle.
3 minLarge frying pan
34
Lift the fritters onto the lined plate.
15sPlate, SpatulaFirst courgette fritters · step 33
35
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the pan.
5sLarge frying panSunflower oil · 2 tbsp
36
Heat until the oil shimmers.
1 minLarge frying pan
37
Drop in the rest of the batter in 6 spoonfuls and flatten each to about 1 cm.
40sLarge frying pan, SpoonRemaining fritter batter · step 30Hot oil · step 36
38
Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden underneath.
3 minLarge frying pan
39
Turn each fritter over with the spatula.
20sLarge frying pan, Spatula
40
Fry for 3 minutes more, until golden and set in the middle.
3 minLarge frying pan
41
Lift them onto the plate with the first batch.
15sPlate, SpatulaSecond courgette fritters · step 40
42
Arrange the fritters on the serving plate.
20sServing plateAll courgette fritters · step 41
43
Spoon the lemon yoghurt beside the fritters and serve warm.
Result · Courgette Fritters
15sServing plate, SpoonLemon yoghurt dip · step 26
Printed 7 October 2026