Dairy-Free Emirati Spiced Chickpea Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chickpeas (cooked)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Gluten-Free)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

1. 1Combine the 2 cups of cooked chickpeas, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 medium onion, and 2 cloves garlic cloves in a food processor.
2. 2Pulse the food processor until the mixture is coarsely ground but not completely smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
3. 3Add the 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl with the chickpea mixture. Mix everything together well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. 4Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, which is about 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Form the chickpea mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
6. 6Carefully place the patties into the hot skillet. Fry the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy. You will see them turn a deep golden color and hear a gentle sizzle.
7. 7Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. This helps keep them crispy.
8. 8Serve the chickpea fritters warm.

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