Chickpea Flour Snacks
Looking for a quick and easy snack that's both delicious and nutritious? Chickpea flour snacks, made from ground chickpeas, are a versatile and flavorful option packed with protein and fiber. Learn how to make these crispy fritters that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Frying pan or skillet
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Plate lined with paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour also known as gram flour or besan
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder adjust according to spice preference
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small green chili finely chopped (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, baking powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while whisking or stirring continuously until you have a smooth batter.
- Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the finely chopped onion, green chili, and cilantro to the batter. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, making small fritters.
- Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Fry the fritters in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to carefully flip the fritters and remove them from the oil.
- Place the fried fritters on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the spicy chickpea flour fritters hot as a snack or appetizer. Enjoy them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to the batter, such as grated carrots, finely chopped spinach, grated ginger, or garam masala, to create different flavor variations.
- Adjust the spiciness by increasing or reducing the amount of red chili powder or green chili according to your preference.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the batter to prevent oily and greasy fritters.