italian-bengali fusionvegetarianvia groq
Bengali Chickpea Fritters with Herbaceous Dip
A fusion twist on traditional Italian fritters, these Bengali chickpea bites are served with a refreshing herbaceous dip. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 can (14 oz) chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●2 cups, torn into small pieces parathafor coating
- ●1 medium, finely chopped onionfor fritters
- ●2 inches, grated gingerfor fritters
- ●1 tsp cumin seedsfor fritters
- ●to taste saltfor fritters
- ●2 tbsp lemon juicefor herbaceous dip
- ●1/4 cup, chopped parsleyfor herbaceous dip
- ●2 cloves, minced garlicfor herbaceous dip
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mash chickpeas using a fork or a potato masher.
- 2
Add onion, ginger, cumin seeds, and salt to the bowl and mix well.
- 3
Gradually add torn paratha to the bowl and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
- 4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties.
- 5
Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan to shallow-fry the fritters.
- 6
Fry the fritters in batches until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain the fritters on paper towels.
- 8
To make the herbaceous dip, combine lemon juice, parsley, and garlic in a bowl.
- 9
Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 10
Serve the fritters with the herbaceous dip.