Chickpea Kofta is a delicious and healthy recipe that uses chickpeas as a plant-based alternative to meat. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cooked chickpeas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until smooth.
- Add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then blend everything well.
- Gradually add the flour until the mixture becomes firm and easy to shape.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan, and cook the koftas over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
You can serve chickpea kofta with tomato sauce or in tacos with vegetables and your favorite sauces