Ingredients

  • 1 pound chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1 medium onions
  • 1 medium potatoes peeled
  • 4 each garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
  • 1 x vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Method

  • Drain chick peas.
  • Quarter onion and potato.
  • Run all through fine holes of the meat grinder along with the garlic two times.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except baking soda and vegetable oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Run through grinder once more.
  • Mix again.
  • Cover and leave to rest for two to three hours.
  • Heat oil for deep frying.
  • While oil is heating add baking soda to the chick pea mixture.
  • With dampened hands, form mixture into balls the size of a walnut, then flatten slightly into a patty.
  • Deep fry, making sure patties are cooked through and are golden brown.
  • Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.