Chickpea cutlets
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Want protein and plenty of vitamins? Try chickpea patties. I was skeptical about this dish until I tried it myself—it's really delicious (especially if you like legumes), and so healthy... Quick and easy to prepare, nutritious and tasty—simply perfect. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Chickpeas, like all legumes, need to be soaked beforehand. So, soak the chickpeas in room-temperature water overnight, or for 6–8 hours. Then drain the water, add fresh water, and cook the chickpeas for about 30 minutes. Drain the chickpeas and let the water drip off.
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Step 2
Crush cardamom and cumin seeds using a mortar or coffee grinder.
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Step 3
Place the cooked chickpeas, onion, garlic, and spices into the blender bowl. Process until a paste forms. Then add finely chopped dill to the mixture.
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Step 4
With wet hands, shape the chickpea patties. Place them on a greased baking sheet, put into a preheated oven at 180°C, and bake for 15 minutes. If you like crispy patties, sprinkle a drop of olive oil on each patty before baking.
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Step 5
Serve with herbs and fresh vegetables. :)