Crispy Ethiopian Chickpea Fritters
A crunchy and flavorful appetizer inspired by Ethiopian cuisine, made with chickpeas, spices, and crispy batter.
Ingredients
- ●1 can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor crispy coating
- ●1 medium bitter gourdgrated
- ●1 small onionfinely chopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp corianderground
- ●1 tsp crispy spice blendoptional
- ●for frying vegetable oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or a potato masher.
- 3
Add the grated bitter gourd, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and crispy spice blend (if using) to the bowl with the chickpeas. Mix well.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix the flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the chickpea mixture and mix until a thick batter forms.
- 5
Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil, about 1/4 cup each. Fry the fritters in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serve the crispy Ethiopian chickpea fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.