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Kolokithokeftedes with mint and dill, vegetable fritters with fresh herbs
Greek kolokithokeftedes with mint and dill, fresh vegetable fritters

Mint and Dill Kolokithokeftedes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
This is the most authentic flavour combination you'll find in a Greek grandmother's kitchen. The cooling aroma of mint and the aniseed character of dill make this simple dish unforgettable. The herbs here are not just garnishes, but main characters highlighting the sweetness of courgette and saltiness of feta.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater
  • Sharp knife for herbs
  • Sieve
  • Frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Grate the courgette, salt it, rest, then squeeze completely dry.

Tip: The less water, the more intense the herb flavour.
2 ✓

Chop the mint and dill very finely.

Tip: Use a sharp knife so you don't crush the leaves but cut them, keeping flavour in the food instead of on the board.
3 ✓

Mix the courgette with herbs, feta, egg, crumbs, and pepper.

Tip: Smell the mixture – if you don't smell the mint intensely enough, add more.
4 ✓

Form discs and fry them in plenty of hot oil until golden brown.

Tip: Don't leave the pan unattended, the edges can burn more easily due to fresh herbs.
5 ✓

Drain and serve with yoghurt.

Tip: The neutrality of yoghurt lets the herbs shine.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use dried herbs?
Better not. The soul of this dish is the essential oil of fresh herbs. The dried version lacks that 'explosive' freshness.
How much herb should I put in?
Be brave! Frying dulls the flavours, so the raw mixture needs to be very fragrant.

Ingredients

  • 600 g Courgettes
  • 150 g Feta cheese
  • 1 pc Egg
  • 1 large bunch Fresh mint leaves
  • 1 large bunch Fresh dill
  • 100 g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • 200 ml Olive oil (for frying)
  • 100 g Yoghurt (for serving)