1STEP 1 | Drain canned chickpeas and place into a mixing bowl.
Pan-Fried Chickpea Patties
Quick canned chickpea patties pan-fried crispy without deep-frying!
A flavorful Indian starter made using convenient canned chickpeas combined with breadcrumbs, olive oil, curry, and chili powder. Lightly mashed to keep texture, formed into patties, and pan-fried to golden crispy perfection.
Time25min
Suitable-
MethodPan-fry
Occasion-
SeasonAll seasons
Good Cheap Eats (Sr.2)
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Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | Add a splash of olive oil, breadcrumbs, and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and curry powder.
3STEP 3 | Gently mash the chickpeas using a tool or press, leaving some chunks for texture.
4STEP 4 | Shape the chickpea mixture into small flat patties.
5STEP 5 | Heat oil in a pan, pan-fry chickpea patties until both sides are golden and crispy.
6STEP 6 | Transfer patties to a plate and serve warm as an Indian appetizer.
Tips and Pitfalls
Keep Coarse Grain Texture
Do not over-mash chickpeas; leaving coarse grains creates a crispy, textured bite.
Pan-Fry Instead of Deep-Fry
Pan-frying uses less oil than deep-frying while keeping the patties deliciously crisp.
Breadcrumbs for Binding
Adding breadcrumbs absorbs excess moisture, binding the patty so it holds its shape.
Control Seasoning Saltiness
Canned chickpeas and breadcrumbs contain salt, so season lightly to avoid over-salting.
Overview
A flavorful Indian starter made using convenient canned chickpeas combined with breadcrumbs, olive oil, curry, and chili powder. Lightly mashed to keep texture, formed into patties, and pan-fried to golden crispy perfection.
