Pea & Halloumi Fritters

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.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Boil the peas for 2 minutes and drain.
2. Puree half of them in a food processor.
3. 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.
4. Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
5. Drop the batter by ladlefuls into the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.