Revithokeftedes (Chickpea Fritters with Herb and Garlic Yoghurt)

The Greeks love mezedes — meaning small dishes served either hot or cold. These revithokeftedes are best shared with a glass of ouzo.

Ingredients:

• 400 gm can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
• ¼ cup (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
• ¼ tsp each sweet paprika and ground cumin
• 1 red onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• Herb and garlic yoghurt
• 140 gm (½ cup) Greek-style yoghurt
• ½ cup (loosely packed) mixed soft herbs (we used mint, oregano and dill), plus extra to serve
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Zest of 1 lemon, plus extra wedges to serve