Recipe Request

I posted this photo ......

......on Instagram last week and had numerous requests for the recipe so without further ado I give you......

HALOUMI AND PEA FRITTERS WITH TOMATO SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups (240g) frozen peas, thawed

250g Haloumi, coarsely grated

2 eggs lightly whisked

½ cup (75g) Self-raising flour

⅓ cup (80ml) milk

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil

350g mixed medley tomatoes, halved or thinly sliced

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup mint leaves, coarsely shredded

2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

Lemon wedges, to serve

METHOD:

1. Place the peas in a bowl.  Use a fork to mash until coarsely crushed.  Stir in the haloumi and egg.  Add the flour and milk and stir until combined.  Season.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat pour three ¼-cupfuls of pea mixture around the pan, allowing room for spreading.  Cook for 2 minutes or until golden.  Turn.  Cook for further 2 minutes or until golden and cooked through.  Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.  Cover with foil to keep warm.  Repeat in 3 more batches with remaining pea mixture.
3. Combine the tomato onion mint and pine nuts in a bowl.  Add vinegar and remaining oil.  Season.  Toss to combine.
4. Divide the fritters and salad among serving plates.  Serve with yoghurt and lemon wedges.

Serves 4 but as they are just as nice eaten cold, make the whole batch for yourself!