Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing chickpea fritter recipes, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These fritters, also known as pakoras or falafel, are a delectable treat originating from the vibrant streets of India and the Middle East. Made with a blend of chickpeas, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, these fritters are a symphony of flavors that are sure to leave you craving more. Whether you prefer them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, or golden brown and bursting with savory goodness, our collection of recipes has something for every palate. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the art of creating these delectable chickpea fritters that will be the stars of your next gathering or a perfect addition to your weekly meal rotation.
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PANELLE (SICILIAN CHICKPEA FRITTERS)
Panelle are the king of Sicilian street food! Humble yet tasty chickpea fritters, which locals traditionally eat inside a soft bun. Traditionally served in a soft bun (pane e panelle) as a simple and filling lunch. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free, they're perfect to serve at your next dinner party in lieu of crackers with dips, or with grilled vegetables or pickles. Wonderful with cold beer or wine.
Provided by lacucinadinadia
Time 1h10m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chickpea flour and some salt in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in water, a little at a time, while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Once mixture is smooth and creamy, increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mix starts separating from the sides of the pan.
- Add parsley and a bit of pepper. Adjust salt if needed.
- Pour chickpea mixture onto a greased baking sheet. Spread evenly to form a 1 1/2 inch thick layer. Refrigerate until mixture has hardened, at least 30 minutes.
- Slice chickpea mixture into 1 1/2- x 2-inch rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot until 250 degrees F (120 degrees F). Drop a few rectangles at a time into the hot oil and deep fry until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CHICKPEA FRITTERS (PANELLE)
This is a popular street food in Sicily, especially in Palermo, where warm panelle are served between two pieces of country bread.
Categories Bean Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party Vegetarian Chickpea Chill Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings (as part of antipasti)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly oil an 8- by 4-inch loaf pan (6-cup capacity) and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang at each end.
- Whisk together water, chickpea flour, sea salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan until smooth, then cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (to prevent lumps from forming), until very thick and mixture pulls away from side of pan, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer mixture to loaf pan, smoothing top. Cool, uncovered, then chill, surface of mixture covered with plastic wrap, until firm, at least 3 hours.
- Lift chickpea block out of pan using parchment and transfer to a work surface. Gently flip over block and discard parchment, then pat dry. Cut block crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices for panelle.
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Heat 1/2 inch oil (about 2 cups) in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet until it registers 375°F on thermometer, then fry panelle in 5 batches, carefully turning occasionally with tongs, until golden and puffed, 3 to 5 minutes per batch, and transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep warm on a baking sheet in oven while frying remaining batches.
- Arrange panelle on a platter and sprinkle with parsley and cheese. Serve immediately.
CHICKPEA FRITTERS
Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 6 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, scallions, and cilantro until a coarse paste forms. Pulse in flour, egg, and salt. Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add chickpea mixture to skillet, 1/4 cup at a time, pressing to form patties. Cook until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.
CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Delicious and you won't believe it's healthy! Vegans will want to skip the tzatziki (unless you sub soy-based plain yogurt), but to make it properly vegan these are also delicious with chutney and tamarind sauce-- and Recipe #396075. I had so much fun making these and I hope they get picked for Veg Swap 16! :D Egg-free and if you sub soy yogurt or skip the tzatziki, it's dairy-free. I am also pretty sure that besan is gluten-free but unsure about this claim.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 30 fritters, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then put them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mash them up with a potato masher! There should still be some whole ones in there.
- Note: you can use a food processor this, but DO NOT PUREE. Pulse a few times so some get pureed, but some whole ones remain. Then pour into a large mixing bowl. I'd rather use the potato masher for authenticity and since it ends up in the mixing bowl anyway, washing the potato masher is far easier than washing the food processor.
- Blend the chickpeas with the garlic and tahini.
- Add all the spices and meld together.
- Fold in the flour and mix together.
- Let the mixture sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- While the mixture is sitting, make the tzatziki sauce: start by mixing the yogurt with the lemon juice.
- Mix in the spices.
- Finely dice the cucumber (1 cuke should be enough) then add it to the tzatziki. Voila, it's done! Now get back to the fritter mixture.
- With your hands, form 2" balls and flatten into discs. There should be about 30 or so.
- Fry in the olive oil about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Blot on paper towels, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 193.1, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.7
SPICY CHICKPEA FRITTERS
This recipe is a the product of a trial and error development of my own. Middle Eastern food like falafel is the inspiration. I hope you enjoy them. They can be served cold with salad or warm with stir-fry vegetables. Also good served on their own as a snack or dipped in your favourite sauce. To add your own personal touch you could experiment with your favourite herb & spice blends. Freezes well for three months. Preparation time excludes time used to soak chickpeas. If desired you can omit the 150 g water and the bouillon granules or powder and replace with 150 ml stock liquid. Italian herbs are a blend of marjoram, basil, red bell peppers, oregano, rosemary, parsley and thyme.
Provided by Samira SHF
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 12 large fritters, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- INSTRUCTIONS.
- Wash chickpeas and pick over to remove foreign matter and discoloured chickpeas.
- Soak chickpeas in water for at least 4 hours (or overnight if possible).
- Place all dry ingredients in a large mortar & pestle and grind until well blended.
- Add fresh herbs to mortar and grind well.
- Add tomato paste and oil to mortar and mix well.
- Wash and drain chickpeas and place in food processor with onions and 150mls of cold water (or stock). Blend until well crushed but not to a paste.
- Add herb and spice mixture to processor and blend with chickpea mixture.
- Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl and add eggs and grated parmesan cheese and mix well (beat eggs lightly before mixing through).
- Add flour and mix through until the mixture is thick but can still fall off the spoon (slightly runny). Then stand for about 30 minutes so flavours blend together.
- Spray frying pan with cooking oil and heat to medium heat.
- Place dollops of the mixture into the frying pan and cook both sides until golden, turning once only. (Cook in batches ensuring pan is wiped and re oiled between batches).
- For vegetarian use vegetable bouillon only or a vegetarian fake chicken flavor only.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 111.1, Sodium 247.3, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 9.4, Protein 14.4
CORN, ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA FRITTERS
Low Gi recipe from Super Food Ideas. Times estimated. Suggested you serve with salad leaves and tomato chutney.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12 Fritters, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor roughly chop chickpeas.
- Whisk milk and eggs in a jug.
- Place flour in a bowl and gradually add milk mixture to flour, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in chickpeas, zucchini, corn, mint and onion.
- Spray a large frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add 1/4 cup of mixture to pan and spread slightly with a spatula, repeat to make 3 more fritters.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining mixture to make 12 fritters, spraying pan with oil between each batch if necessary.
- Serve with salad and chutney.
CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH TZATZIKI
These crispy, savory fritters are presented with classic tzatziki, a garlicky yogurt sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sesame seeds, cumin, and cayenne; cook, stirring, until the sesame seeds have begun to brown lightly and the spices are very fragrant, about 2 minutes; set aside.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, egg white, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil. Pulse several times to form a semismooth paste. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in onion mixture. Fold in flour until just combined. Using your hands, form batter into 1 1/4-inch patties, each about 1/3 inch thick.
- In a 12-inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat. Cook half the patties, without flattening, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a paper-towel-lined plate, and season with salt. Repeat with remaining patties and tablespoon oil. Serve immediately with tzatziki.
LENTIL AND CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH CAPSICUM SALSA
From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living. Have not included 30 minutes cooling down time for lentils.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put the lentils and water in a small saucepan and cover and bring to a simmer over a medium high heat and then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 12 minutes or until lentils are tender and start to break down.
- Transfer to a medium bowl and add garam masala and ground chillies and stir and set aside for 30 minutes to cool.
- CAPSICUM SALSA - put the capsicum, onion, spring onion, lemon juice and coriander in a small bowl and season with pepper and toss to combine and set aside.
- Add besan flour. baking powder and egg to lentil misture and stir to combine.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan ton medium and add 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture to pan to make 1 fritter and then add another 2 heaped tablespoons for 2 more fritters and cook for 3 to 4 minutes and turn over and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through and transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil and repeat with remaining mixture to make a total of 6 fritters.
- Serve the fritters with the salsa, yoghurt and lemon wedges.
AIR-FRYER CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH SWEET-SPICY SAUCE
Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan where I grew up. I incorporate the tastes of my home country when cooking for my American-born daughters. I have combined the light spice of Pakistani foods with the love of deep-fried finger foods that many Americans, including my daughters, enjoy. To eat, dip the warm, air-fryer fritters in the chilled yogurt. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer or as part of a meal. —Shahrin Hasan, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat air-fryer to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Place chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions., In batches, drop rounded tablespoons of bean mixture onto greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH SWEET-SPICY SAUCE
Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan where I grew up. I have combined the light spice of Pakistani foods with the love of deep-fried finger foods that many Americans, including my daughters, enjoy. To eat, dip this chickpea recipe in chilled yogurt. -Shahrin Hasan, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Place the chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions., In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Shape rounded tablespoons of bean mixture into balls. Drop a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispier fritter, make sure the chickpea batter is thick enough to coat the chickpeas evenly.
- If the batter is too thin, add more chickpea flour or breadcrumbs until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Be careful not to overcook the fritters, as they can become dry and crumbly. Cook them until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still soft and moist on the inside.
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or tahini sauce.
- To make the fritters ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the fritters in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are warmed through.
Conclusion:
Chickpea fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior, chickpea fritters are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chickpeas, give these fritters a try. You won't be disappointed!
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