Chickpea Balls

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (boiled or canned, well drained)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp paprika or chili powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 2–3 tbsp chickpea flour (besan) or breadcrumbs

• ½ tsp baking powder (optional, for light texture)

• Oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mash or pulse chickpeas until coarse (don’t make it a paste).

2. Transfer to a bowl and add onion, garlic, herbs, spices, salt & pepper.

3. Mix in chickpea flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.

4. Shape into small balls.

5. Fry in medium-hot oil until golden and crispy.

   • OR Bake: 200°C / 400°F for 18–20 minutes

   • OR Air fry: 190°C / 375°F for 12–15 minutes

6. Drain and serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With yogurt or tahini sauce

• In pita or wraps

• As a protein-packed snack