PEA & HALLOUMI FRITTERS

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Delicious little fritters, perfect for al fresco dining. You could easily substitute feta cheese for the halloumi to suit your own tastes. Very nice served with a chutney or sweet chili dipping sauce.

Provided by Moor Driver

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g peas
30 g cornstarch (cornflour)
100 g plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
125 ml milk
2 eggs
250 g halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the peas for 2 minutes and drain.
  • Puree half of them in a food processor.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients, then stir in the beaten eggs, milk, and pureed peas. Fold in the whole peas, halloumi & mint. Season to taste.
  • Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Drop the batter by ladlefuls into the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 10.8

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