Chatpati Chana Tikki (Chickpea Patty)

Serves 3

Preparation Time : 5-10 mins
Cooking Time : 15-20 mins

Ingredients :
Chickpeas (Chana) - 1.5 Cup. (Soaked overnight)
Medium Onion - 1 Nos. (Finely Chopped)
Chickpea Flour (Besan) - 2 Tbsp.
Garlic Cloves - 2-3 Nos.
Cumin Powder - 1 Tsp.
Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp.
Fresh Parsley (Dhaniya) - 1 Tbsp.
Oil
Salt


Method :
1) Add all ingredients except oil to a grinder. Grind slowly into a dough consistency mixture.
2) Remove in a bowl. Divide in 3-4 equal portions. Shape into a patty.
3) Shallow fry the patty till golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with sauce of your choice.

Tips :
1) Place the patty in between a bun or pita bread with some fresh home-made mayo and salad and enjoy like a burger.
2) Choose any legumes of your choice to make it more healthy and delicious for example : peas.

Check out pita bread and yogurt sauce recipe :

Chickpea Fries

Serves 4-5

Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 25-30 mins

Ingredients :
Chickpea Flour (Besan) - 2 Cup.
Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp. (Optional)
Oil (For Frying)
Salt
Water - 4 Cups

Method :
1) Boil water in a pan. Add salt as per taste.
2) To boiling water add chickpea flour. Mix vigorously to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
3) Remove from heat. Grease a container. Pour the chickpea mixture and pat the tray to make it even. Leave for 20-25 minutes.
4) Remove from container. Cut in strips.
5) Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry the strips till crispy brown on all sides. Remove on paper towel. Serve hot with yogurt dip or tahini

Tips :
1) Use cookie cutter to cut different shapes.
2) For more flavour add toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle with chat masala.