Spiced Chickpea Bites (Shiro Kik)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Chickpea Flour (Besan)
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil (Vegetable or Olive)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 cups Chickpea Flour, 1 cup Water, 0.5 cup Onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend, 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated), and 0.5 teaspoon Salt. Whisk everything together until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
2. 2Place a 30.48 cm skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of Oil to the skillet and let it heat up until it shimmers, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes. The oil should reach approximately 175°C.
3. 3Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of the chickpea batter into the hot oil. Make sure not to put too many bites in the skillet at once; leave some space between them so they can cook evenly.
4. 4Cook the chickpea bites for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. They are ready to be flipped when the edges look golden brown and crispy. Continue cooking until both sides are a deep golden brown and the bites feel firm to the touch, about 6 to 8 minutes total per batch.
5. 5Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked chickpea bites from the skillet. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil.
6. 6Serve the Spiced Chickpea Bites warm.

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