Gluten-Free Tunisian Chickpea Fritters (Hlelem)
Crispy and flavorful chickpea fritters, a popular Tunisian street food, adapted to be gluten-free. These fritters are packed with herbs and spices, making them a delicious and satisfying snack.
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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, harissa paste, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3Drop spoonfuls of the chickpea batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 4Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- 5Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 6Serve warm.
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