<- Back To Recipes
Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Fritters with Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dip

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Clementine

vegetarian appetizer vegan snack Middle Eastern chickpea carrot

Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Fritters with Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dip

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these spiced carrot and chickpea fritters are a delicious and healthy vegetarian snack or light lunch. Served with a cooling lemon-mint yogurt dip, they're a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

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

For the Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dip:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, carrots, onion, flour, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped cilantro.
  3. Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Drop heaping tablespoons of the chickpea mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon.
  5. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  7. While the fritters are frying, prepare the lemon-mint yogurt dip. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, mint, garlic, and salt. Stir well.
  8. Serve the warm fritters with the cool lemon-mint yogurt dip.