Spinach Balls (Pseftokeftedes Santorini)

Yield: 36 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups peeled, chopped plum tomatoes or 1 1/2 cups cooked, well-drained, chopped spinach, or any other greens
• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 heaping teaspoon fresh mint
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
• Olive oil, for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, herbs and spices. Add flour and baking powder and mix together so that all ingredients are well blended and have the consistency of a thick batter (about as thick as pancake batter).
2. In a large heavy skillet, heat enough olive oil for frying. Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
3. Remove at once with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Serve hot.