Canned Chickpea Cutlets

4 servings

25 minutes

Canned chickpea cutlets are a fragrant and nutritious dish from Indian cuisine that combines the tenderness of beans, the sweetness of carrots, and the spiciness of spices. Chickpeas, a popular ingredient in India, are used here to create a soft yet crispy texture. Vegetables fried in ghee give the cutlets a rich flavor, while the addition of butter makes them especially juicy. These cutlets can be served hot or cold with spicy sour cream or yogurt sauce. They are great as an appetizer or side dish and can also serve as a base for a vegetarian burger option. The origins of this dish trace back to Indian street food stalls where similar bean cutlets are hugely popular due to their simplicity in preparation and delightful taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 307.5
• Proteins: 6g
• Fats: 24.8g
• Carbohydrates: 15.3g

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas: 1 jar
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Melted butter: 70 g
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 20 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Sauté the onion a bit; blend 1 can of chickpeas with the sautéed onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 50 g
   • Canned chickpeas: 1 jar

2. Sauté the carrots in melted butter and mix with the onion-chickpea mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Melted butter: 70 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece

3. Add a ball of butter, eggs, and spices; mix everything by hand or with a spoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Form balls the size of ice cream scoops, coat in flour, and fry in oil for about 4-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

5. Serve with sour cream! Delicious both cold and hot.