SPICY CHICKPEA FRITTERS

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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

150 g dried garbanzo beans
3 medium onions
150 ml cold water
5 black peppercorns
3 teaspoons instant bouillon granules (vegetable or chicken flavour as desired)
3 cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cardamom pod (seeds only)
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
1 tablespoon fresh coriander
5 garlic cloves
50 g tomato paste
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese (grated)
2 eggs

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

Thabo Ledaka
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these fritters were. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Mb Al amin khan
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Overall, these fritters were a great appetizer or snack. I would definitely recommend them.


Robert Byamukama
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste.


Lolitha Harsha
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The fritters were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Mikha methela
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These fritters were delicious! I loved the combination of spices and the crispy texture.


Hama Hbacha
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I found these fritters to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to taste.


Mk Bestwill
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These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I would recommend using less chili powder if you're not a fan of spicy food.


Bire Shah
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these fritters were. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Suma Ghosh
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Overall, these fritters were a great appetizer or snack. I would definitely recommend them.


Sumaiyyah Sauls
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste.


Laal Khan
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The fritters were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Gift Mebelo
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These fritters were delicious! I loved the crispy texture and the flavorful filling.


antonio salazar
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I found these fritters to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to taste.


Pervaiz Khokher
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These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you're not a fan of spicy food.


Oaklynn Smiles
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I've made these fritters several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


Allison Meadows
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These fritters were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I loved the crispy exterior and the soft, flavorful interior.


BeBe Napieer
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I'm not usually a fan of fritters, but these chickpea fritters were delicious! The combination of spices was perfect and the texture was amazing.


Roberto Acevedo
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These chickpea fritters were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.