Vegetarian Balls Recipe
Ground chickpeas mixed with herbs and spices, fried to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse and Drain Chickpeas
Open the canned chickpeas and drain them. Rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Make sure they are small enough to blend well with the chickpeas.
- 3
Cooking
- 4
Form Balls
With your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a plate.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot before adding the balls.
- 6
Fry Vegetarian Balls
Carefully place the chickpea balls in the hot oil. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the balls from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
