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Ingredients
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Chickpea fritters
Yogurt-lime sauce
Method
Make chickpea fritter mixture
- 1
Rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat dry. Mash in a large bowl with a fork or pulse briefly in a processor leaving some texture.
- 2
Stir in cilantro and red onion. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder.
- 3
Mix in breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. If the mixture is too dry, whisk in 1-2 teaspoons water or a splash of olive oil to help bind.
Form and fry fritters
- 4
Form the mixture into 8-10 small patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
- 6
Transfer fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make yogurt-lime sauce
- 7
Whisk yogurt with lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings.
To serve
- 8
Serve warm fritters with the yogurt-lime sauce on the side. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.