Spicy Chickpea Fritters Recipes

AIR-FRYER CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH SWEET-SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat air-fryer to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Place chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions., In batches, drop rounded tablespoons of bean mixture onto greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Serve with sauce.

CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH SWEET-SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Place the chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions., In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Shape rounded tablespoons of bean mixture into balls. Drop a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

INDIAN SPINACH-AND-CHICKPEA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan). Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick.
• Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and serve with chutney.

SPICY VEGETABLE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Pour oil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches into a deep-fryer or a large, heavy saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to 350F.
• (The oil should come no more than halfway up the sides of the pan.) While the oil is heating, prepare the batter.
• Combine the flour, 2 tsp oil, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic, salt, baking powder, and ajwain (if using) in a medium bowl.
• While stirring, gradually pour in enough water to make a batter of coating consistency.
• Working in batches, dip the vegetable pieces into the batter, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then carefully lower the coated vegetables into the hot oil.
• Do not crowd the pan.
• Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove the fritters from the oil with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Continue with the remaining vegetables, allowing the oil to reheat between batches as needed.
• Arrange the fritters on a warmed platter and serve immediately with chutney alongside for dipping.

SPICY CHICKPEA FRITTERS

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.

AIR-FRYER CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH SWEET-SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Place chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions., In batches, drop bean mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Serve with sauce.