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Try these halloumi and dill balls then check out our air fryer halloumi fries, halloumi souvlaki, halloumi kebabs and more halloumi recipes.

  • 2 large carrots
    coarsely grated
  • 250g halloumi
    coarsely grated
  • 1 large egg
  • a small bunch dill
    finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • for deep-frying vegetable oil
  • to serve salad leaves

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal91
  • fat6g
  • saturates2.6g
  • carbs4.5g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre0.8g
  • protein4.3g
  • salt0.5g

Method

  • step 1

    Put the grated carrot and halloumi, along with the remaining ingredients, except the oil and salad, into a mixing bowl and season well with black pepper and just a little salt.

  • step 2

    Work the mixture with your hands to combine it well, then take roughly 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

  • step 3

    Fill a pan no more than 1/3 full with oil and heat to 180C or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Line a plate with a double layer of kitchen paper.

  • step 4

    Carefully lower the balls into the hot oil and fry, in batches, for 1–2 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper-lined plate to drain.

  • step 5

    Serve hot with salad leaves.

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