Gluten-Free Tunisian Chickpea Fritters (Hlelem)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea Flour
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Chopped Onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Harissa Paste
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, harissa paste, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Drop spoonfuls of the chickpea batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
4. 4Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
5. 5Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. 6Serve warm.

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