Healthy Recipes

Zucchini Koftas With Harissa Yoghurt

September 20, 2022

Made with potatoes, grated zucchini, green onions, garlic, chilli, lemon and more

Yield
Serves 4
Prep Time
30mins
Cook Time
40mins
Difficulty Level
3 / 5

Vegetarian koftas modelled after the juicy and intensely-flavoured Mediterranean original, except packed with potatoes and zucchini instead of meat. Introduce them to guests as a mouth-watering starter or huddle them up in varieties of flatbread for a light and easy meal.

Ingredients

HARISSA YOGHURT

Steps

01.

Place potatoes in a small saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to the boil; cook for 25 mins or until tender. Drain. Return to pan; coarsely mash with a fork.

02.

Meanwhile, make harissa yoghurt. Combine ingredients in a small bowl; season.

03.

Place grated zucchini in a clean tea towel; squeeze over sink to remove excess moisture. Combine zucchini, chilli, lemon rind, green onion, mashed potatoes and rice flour in a large bowl; season. Shape ¼ cup measures of zucchini mixture into ovals to make 12 in total.

04.

Heat 2 cm of oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Shallow-fry koftas, in batches, for 3 mins each side, or until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.

05.

Serve koftas with harissa yoghurt and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with salt flakes, if you like.

TIP The harissa yoghurt can be made 2 days ahead; store covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve koftas and yoghurt in wraps with salad leaves for a more substantial meal.

Photo: bauersyndication.com.au