Carrot, halloumi and dill balls

Name: Carrot, halloumi and dill balls
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 16-18
Ingredients: 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

Preparation and cooking time
- Total time20 mins
Easy
Makes 16-18

Ingredients

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

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.