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
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Henry Hardy jr
[email protected]These fritters are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.
AQOON MAAL
[email protected]I love that these fritters are baked instead of fried. They're still crispy on the outside, but they're much healthier.
Rafiullah hamdrd
[email protected]These fritters are so easy to make, and they're a great way to get your daily dose of protein.
Briannah Stevens
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These fritters are a great way to use up leftover chickpeas, and they're so delicious.
Zahid Rehman
[email protected]These fritters are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and delicious. They're also a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.
AbdulSamad Samadwahid
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in these fritters. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
paul rebbeck
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to get your kids to eat chickpeas. They're so tasty, they won't even know they're eating healthy.
NASURU MUTEKANGA
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use chickpeas, and these fritters are a great option. They're easy to make and they're delicious.
Itz Rubrok
[email protected]These fritters are so versatile. You can serve them as an appetizer, a main course, or a snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Hazrat Meer
[email protected]I love that these fritters are baked instead of fried. They're still crispy on the outside, but they're much healthier.
Abusayed Kazi
[email protected]These fritters are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.
DAD DANGAR
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I loved these fritters! They're so flavorful and delicious, and they're a great way to get your daily dose of protein.
Matovu Henry
[email protected]These fritters are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I'll definitely be making them again.
Atifkhan Atifkhan
[email protected]I served these fritters with a simple yogurt sauce, and they were perfect. The sauce helped to cool down the spice of the fritters and added a nice creamy flavor.
okoye uzochukwu
[email protected]I added a bit of chopped jalapeno to my fritters for an extra kick of spice. They were delicious!
Glitch Boi
[email protected]I love that these fritters are made with chickpeas. They're a great source of protein and fiber, and they make the fritters nice and hearty.
Sorayah
[email protected]These fritters are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
Khalid B
[email protected]I was skeptical about these fritters at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so flavorful and delicious, and they're a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.
Naushad Vai
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of spice.
khanal shanta
[email protected]These fritters were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.