Chickpea Balls
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chickpeas (boiled or canned, well drained)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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½ tsp paprika or chili powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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2–3 tbsp chickpea flour (besan) or breadcrumbs
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½ tsp baking powder (optional, for light texture)
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Oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mash or pulse chickpeas until coarse (don’t make it a paste).
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Transfer to a bowl and add onion, garlic, herbs, spices, salt & pepper.
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Mix in chickpea flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
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Shape into small balls.
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Fry in medium-hot oil until golden and crispy.
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OR Bake: 200°C / 400°F for 18–20 minutes
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OR Air fry: 190°C / 375°F for 12–15 minutes
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Drain and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With yogurt or tahini sauce
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In pita or wraps
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As a protein-packed snack
