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Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Fritters with Ginger-Lemon Yogurt Sauce

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Thyme

vegetarian appetizer snack Middle Eastern vegan

Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Fritters with Ginger-Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these spiced carrot and chickpea fritters are a delicious and healthy vegetarian snack or light lunch. The cooling ginger-lemon yogurt sauce adds a refreshing touch.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Ginger-Lemon Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, carrots, onion, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mash the mixture lightly with a fork or potato masher until slightly combined.

  2. Stir in the flour until a thick batter forms.

  3. Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. Drop spoonfuls of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  5. Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on paper towels.

  6. While the fritters are frying, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, grated ginger, lemon juice, mint, and salt. Stir well to combine.

  7. Serve the hot fritters with the cool ginger-lemon yogurt sauce.