Name: Zucchini-Herb Fritters with Garlic Yogurt
Yield: Makes about 12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 small zucchini, ends trimmed; 1 small russet potato, peeled; 1/2 medium onion; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; Olive oil (for serving)

Several fritters on a plate one torn in half having been dipped in the yogurt sauce on the side.

Zucchini-Herb Fritters with Garlic YogurtChristopher Testani

Squeezing the liquid out of the zucchini is the secret to crisp fritters. (The potato helps, too.)

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