Falafel Style Chickpea Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 15oz cans Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the drained chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy texture.

2. 2

   In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro until coarsely ground but not pureed.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the cumin, coriander, salt, and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the flour and baking powder over the mixture and stir until well combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed.

5. 5

   Form the mixture into 12 small patties, approximately 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.

6. 6

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

7. 7

   Fry the fritters in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until they are deep golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Drain the fritters on a wire rack or paper towels and serve warm with tahini or tzatziki.