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Chickpea Fritters (Pitaroudia)

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Chickpea fritters (pitaroudia) made with herbs and spices, pan-fried until golden. A flavorful Let’s Veg recipe perfect for snacks or light meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon or paprika optional
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Add chickpeas to a bowl and mash roughly with a fork, leaving some texture.
  2. Stir in onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, coriander, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix in flour until the mixture holds together.
  4. Shape into small patties or fritters.
  5. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Fry fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  7. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with yogurt sauce, tzatziki, or tahini
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes for a lighter option
Mixture can be made ahead and chilled for better shaping

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