Recipe of Chickpea Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 can of chickpeas (400g), drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. 2

   Place the chickpeas, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until you get a smooth mixture.

3. 3

   Add the breadcrumbs, flour, spices and herbs to the chickpea mixture and process again until well combined.

4. 4

   With your hands, take portions of the chickpea mixture and form nuggets.

5. 5

   Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpea nuggets and fry until golden and crisp on both sides.

6. 6

   Transfer the chickpea nuggets to a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked inside.

7. 7

   Serve the chickpea nuggets warm with a yogurt sauce or a hot sauce of your choice.