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Chickpea Fritters (Revithokeftedes) Recipe

Chickpea Fritters (Revithokeftedes)

Bushra
Traditional Greek chickpea fritters served with a refreshing yogurt sauce
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 15 chickpea balls

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large bowl
  • Frying pan

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea fritters (revithokeftedes)

  • 400 g boiled chickpeas (200-250g raw)
  • 4 cloves garlic

For the yogurt sauce

  • 200 g yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Soak the chickpeas into a large bowl filled with water and a pinch of salt for about 6 hours, or overnight. Drain and place them into a large pan, filled with water and boil for 40-60 minutes, until soft.
  • In the meantime, finely chop the onions and garlic. Place a pan into medium heat, add 2 tbsps of olive oil and sauté, until tender.

Notes

For a healthier version, bake them in preheated oven at 180C for about 25 minutes.
Keyword crispy chickpea bites, mezze, traditional Cycladic dish, vegetarian patties
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