Pseftokeftedes Santorini

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, herbs, and spices.
2. 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).
3. In a large heavy skillet, heat enough olive oil for frying.
4. Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
5. Remove at once with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve hot. Yield: about 3 dozen NOTE: In other islands, spinach or 'horta' (greens) are often used instead of tomatoes.
7. Follow instructions above, using 1-1/2 cups boiled, well-drained, chopped spinach, or any other greens.
8. Source: The Food and Winei of Greece - by Dianei Kochilas : ISBN: 0-312-05088-7.