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Golden fried herb balls served on a plate with a side of creamy lemon yogurt sauce.

Herb Balls & Lemon Yogurt Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 3 spring onions , thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 large eggs , beaten
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for pan-frying
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for sauce

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, cilantro, dill, and spring onions.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, beaten eggs, chickpea flour, baking powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until a thick batter forms.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the herb mixture per ball and place into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon.
  5. Fry the herb balls for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and firm, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and salt.
  7. Serve the warm herb balls immediately with the lemon yogurt sauce on the side.