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Chickpea Sticks with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
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Stuart G.
March 15, 2021
Wow, this recipe makes a lot of fries, I'll halve it next time. I didn't manage to get all the lumps out, but they turned out fine in the end. Also, I was surprised at how much oil is required to cook them evenly. I think this would be a great swap to reduce the carbs in fish and chips.
thzhou
December 22, 2019
The taste was good, however the technique did not work out for. Instead of the fries crisping up while frying, they disintegrated instead... Not sure what went wrong! I ended up panfrying them to help them keep their shape.
L
November 22, 2017
how long can the batter be refrigerated for, since it's such a large batch? can the extras be frozen? if so, would you freeze them before frying, or fry them first, then freeze and reheat in the oven? thanks.
Jo S.
December 23, 2015
And my small waffle machine (for the flat heartshaped ones) also worked just fine :)
Jo S.
December 23, 2015
I tried this batter with my Churros Maker :) You have to find the right consistency, but it works just fine! :)
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Cheers :)
X
November 9, 2015
I made these last night and they were great. I cut the salt back to 1/2 teaspoon, added a good pinch of cayenne pepper, and brushed them with olive oil and baked them. When done, I sprinkled the tops with the sumac and just a tiny bit of sea salt and served them with tahini-garlic dip. They were a great accompaniment to a lemony spinach soup
Laura415
March 30, 2015
On making chickpea fries with whole chickpeas...I used approximately 1 cup of cooked canned chickpeas + 1 cup of water + 1/2 up to 3/4 cup chickpea flour + Salt + cumin.
First I simmered the cooked chickpeas and water until heated through. Then I blended them with my stick blender until smooth. I then added the 1/2 cup of chickpea flour, salt, and cumin and whisked it until blended. It seemed too liquid and not like polenta so I added a couple tablespoons or so more of chickpea flour. My test for polenta texture is when the mixture is dry enough to separate from the pan like polenta does when I cook it. I scraped it into a glass dish to cool and solidify. So far so good:) I cut off the ragged end and heated some ghee to pan fry the test piece. I pan fried it until golden brown on each side. Added a dusting of finishing salt, sumac and cumin. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I've got some roasting in a cast iron skillet in the oven at 400 right now. If those turn out I think these can be cooked without deep frying as long as you use the right oil and the right temperature.
The original recipe is good and this variation just adds to the number of ways to make chickpea fries with what you may already have in the cupboard. Pan frying or roasting is a good alternative for me since I don't have a range hood and I hate to have to discard so much oil after it's been heated to high deep frying temps.
First I simmered the cooked chickpeas and water until heated through. Then I blended them with my stick blender until smooth. I then added the 1/2 cup of chickpea flour, salt, and cumin and whisked it until blended. It seemed too liquid and not like polenta so I added a couple tablespoons or so more of chickpea flour. My test for polenta texture is when the mixture is dry enough to separate from the pan like polenta does when I cook it. I scraped it into a glass dish to cool and solidify. So far so good:) I cut off the ragged end and heated some ghee to pan fry the test piece. I pan fried it until golden brown on each side. Added a dusting of finishing salt, sumac and cumin. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I've got some roasting in a cast iron skillet in the oven at 400 right now. If those turn out I think these can be cooked without deep frying as long as you use the right oil and the right temperature.
The original recipe is good and this variation just adds to the number of ways to make chickpea fries with what you may already have in the cupboard. Pan frying or roasting is a good alternative for me since I don't have a range hood and I hate to have to discard so much oil after it's been heated to high deep frying temps.
Molly H.
October 3, 2022
How did baking work? I also am not interested in deep frying at home but I'd like to try this recipe if roasting worked!
Laura415
March 5, 2015
Curious if I could use cooked chickpeas in the recipe? I bought the flour but have some chickpeas I need to use up. I may just try blending the cooked chickpeas and then adding the puree to the flour and water reducing the water slightly. As long as the mixture is like polenta in thickness it seems like it'd be fine. I really want to bake these, but would also be ok with sauteing them. Anybody try either method and have advice? I just can't deep fry in my apartment.
LizCo77
July 31, 2014
I made these as described and they were awesome. People were fired up about them, and I will definitely repeat the experience ASAP!
Melanie P.
February 25, 2014
i wasn't able to get rid of the lumps after almost 5 minutes of whisking, am i doing something wrong?
lalf
February 26, 2014
You could either add the chickpea flour / cumin mixture SLOWLY, while whisking all the time; or, you might use Mark Bittman’s suggestion (in his socca recipe) to use an immersion blender.
Kat R.
December 3, 2013
Going to try making these in the oven tonight, I'll try and update with temp and times. My guess is 10 mins at 375 - 400, with a flip and finish.
dauter7
October 30, 2013
I have some mixed feeling regarding these. Made them and they came out light and crispy and flavorful as described. Also, they are super easy to make, especially if you buy the garbanzo flour. However, you can't eat too many of them because they start to feel too heavy. Also, they get soft within 1/2 hour but still have a nice flavor. I'd make them for a party if I was able to fry them while the fun was happening, even getting my guests in on it. I'd probably not serve them along with a meal.
GGE
October 29, 2013
These were wonderful. In India we use a lot of chickpea flour for snacks. So I was worried about blending the chick pea flour into hot water. Instead I mixed it with cold water and wisled as the water came to a boil. No lumps and no problems. I also put a big pinch of cayenne as this is typicaly mixed into chick pea flour. If fried light golden the inside has a pudding consistency. If fried deep golden then it is airy like pate choux. Different family members had different favorites. We used all sorts of dips, cilantro yoghurt, spiced yoghurt, balsamic blueberry. We are going to make these for Thanksgiving. What a wonderful, easy recipe.
Jane S.
October 24, 2013
These sound interesting enough to make!!
we have a local bush called 'sumac" ane we use the berries to make a lemon-ie tasting drink when we camp. Wonder if that is the same thing? I live in N. GA
we have a local bush called 'sumac" ane we use the berries to make a lemon-ie tasting drink when we camp. Wonder if that is the same thing? I live in N. GA
Joanna F.
July 13, 2014
Yes, it is! As I'm sure you already know, red sumac is the edible one. Beware the white sumac.
GreenGoddess
September 1, 2021
yes dried red sumac is used in yogurt and other Middle Eastern/Mediterranean dishes.
dawnanolan
October 22, 2013
chickpea fries exactly like this are served at Tiara Cafe in downtown LA, with a harissa aoili dipping sauce that is just splendid! looking forward to trying them w/ yogurt dip now! or maybe harissa mixed with yogurt! :^)
sarahhtk
October 22, 2013
Could you make the chickpea mixture ahead of time (say the night before) and then fry it right before serving?
pickures
October 22, 2013
I would imagine you could do that, as long as you kept it refrigerated and then brought them back to room temperature before frying so they will fry evenly and not be too cold for the oil. but I would prefer to cook them fresh as I would think they may got soggy being refrigerated overnight, don't you?
pickures
October 20, 2013
I am going to make my own chickpea flour and use my home made yogurt. cannot get better than that!!
pickures
October 20, 2013
Chickpea flour is flour made from dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Also known as garbanzo flour, gram flour and besan, chickpea flour is a staple of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladesh cuisines. In Morocco, garbanzo flour from unroasted chickpeas is used to make Kalinti, a quiche-like dish often sold as a street food.
Chickpea flour can be found in Asian and Middle Eastern markets, but you can make your own at home from dried chickpeas. You'll need a food processor and coffee/spice blender.
You can roast your chickpeas lightly before grinding to yield gram flour or besan, but for many recipes that step is unnecessary.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
Place 250 g of dried chickpeas in a food processor. Cover, and process on high speed for two or three minutes until a powdery flour forms. Cover the top of the feed tube so that chickpea flour doesn't waft out while the machine is running.
Sift the mixture into a bowl to separate the fine flour from the hard bits of chickpeas which did not grind.
Use a spice grinder to process the remaining bits of chickpeas to a fine, powdery flour. Do this in batches of one or two tablespoons at a time.
When all of the chickpeas have been ground to flour, sift again to remove and discard any remaining pieces of chickpeas which did not process.
Proceed with using the chickpea flour in a recipe, or store in an airtight container until needed.
What You Need
250 g of dried chickpeas (or any quantity desired)
food processor
coffee/spice grinder
sifter
Chickpea flour can be found in Asian and Middle Eastern markets, but you can make your own at home from dried chickpeas. You'll need a food processor and coffee/spice blender.
You can roast your chickpeas lightly before grinding to yield gram flour or besan, but for many recipes that step is unnecessary.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
Place 250 g of dried chickpeas in a food processor. Cover, and process on high speed for two or three minutes until a powdery flour forms. Cover the top of the feed tube so that chickpea flour doesn't waft out while the machine is running.
Sift the mixture into a bowl to separate the fine flour from the hard bits of chickpeas which did not grind.
Use a spice grinder to process the remaining bits of chickpeas to a fine, powdery flour. Do this in batches of one or two tablespoons at a time.
When all of the chickpeas have been ground to flour, sift again to remove and discard any remaining pieces of chickpeas which did not process.
Proceed with using the chickpea flour in a recipe, or store in an airtight container until needed.
What You Need
250 g of dried chickpeas (or any quantity desired)
food processor
coffee/spice grinder
sifter
pickures
October 20, 2013
You can make any flour n a food processor. Almond flour can be made by grinding down slivered almonds, white rice flour or brown rice flour the same way.
The stronger your food processor, the easier it is. I have a Vitamix.
The stronger your food processor, the easier it is. I have a Vitamix.
pickures
October 20, 2013
I am going to make these in my air fryer instead of frying them. will use a smidgen of oil compared to frying them.
Paul G.
October 23, 2019
While nobody will likely mistake deep fried food for health food, you may or may not be surprised at just how much oil is retained in the fryer after frying using a proper oil at a proper temperature (generally 325, 350 or 375 degree Fahrenheit). Usually, more than 95% of the oil is left. And after the cooking is cooked to room temperature, assuming it is stored filtered and then stored properly, it can be reused again and again, for savory and sweet items too.
pickures
October 20, 2013
Justforlicks, can you tell me what sumac is that you are dusting on them? thanks, Alice
Justforlicks
October 20, 2013
Hi pickures - Sumac comes from the berry of a plant called Rhus coriaria. is tart and lemony and can be used on everything from chicken, fish and grilled meats to vegetables, rice and salad. It just adds an extra tang. Thank you for asking. :)
emcsull
October 21, 2013
where can I buy that - Indian store ? Vietnam-Chinese ? Turkish ?
Thanks Ellen
Thanks Ellen
pickures
October 21, 2013
Popular Sumac substitutes
Lemon Zest: This is the most easily available ingredient that can be used as a sumac substitute. Mix some fresh lemon zest with salt and voila! You have an alternative ready.
Lemon Pepper Seasoning: This is easily available everywhere and is a very effective Sumac substitute. Add some to the dish and you will not feel that something is amiss.
Zataar: This is a very popular and easily available mixture of various spices which is often used in Middle Eastern cuisine. This mixture contains Sumac, hence becomes one of the beat sumac substitutes.
Vinegar: Since sumac has a slightly lemony, sour flavor, you can experiment by adding a few drops of vinegar. Be cautious about the quantity as sumac is not as sour as vinegar.
Lemon Juice: A little bit of lemon juice can also do the trick, especially if you are substituting Sumac in a salad. Just squeeze some fresh lemon juice and you’ll be all set.
Amchoor: Amchoor or mango powder is another ingredient that can be put to use if Sumac is missing. This too has a sour flavor and you might need to balance it out with a bit of sugar. Make the decision as per your taste.
These are some of the best available sumac substitutes, which can really be your savior in crisis. However, if you need sumac just for color and not for flavor, then paprika could be your answer. Depending upon the kind of dish you are making, wisely choose your best suited substitute.
Lemon Zest: This is the most easily available ingredient that can be used as a sumac substitute. Mix some fresh lemon zest with salt and voila! You have an alternative ready.
Lemon Pepper Seasoning: This is easily available everywhere and is a very effective Sumac substitute. Add some to the dish and you will not feel that something is amiss.
Zataar: This is a very popular and easily available mixture of various spices which is often used in Middle Eastern cuisine. This mixture contains Sumac, hence becomes one of the beat sumac substitutes.
Vinegar: Since sumac has a slightly lemony, sour flavor, you can experiment by adding a few drops of vinegar. Be cautious about the quantity as sumac is not as sour as vinegar.
Lemon Juice: A little bit of lemon juice can also do the trick, especially if you are substituting Sumac in a salad. Just squeeze some fresh lemon juice and you’ll be all set.
Amchoor: Amchoor or mango powder is another ingredient that can be put to use if Sumac is missing. This too has a sour flavor and you might need to balance it out with a bit of sugar. Make the decision as per your taste.
These are some of the best available sumac substitutes, which can really be your savior in crisis. However, if you need sumac just for color and not for flavor, then paprika could be your answer. Depending upon the kind of dish you are making, wisely choose your best suited substitute.
emcsull
October 21, 2013
thanks so much, that was really fast. But in what kind of I store would I find it, could you tell me ?
pickures
October 21, 2013
it is a spice from the Mediterranean. but you can also find it at nuts.com
Justforlicks
October 21, 2013
Hi Ellen. You can buy sumac at any mediterranean market. Whole Foods has it too but in very small amounts. As I use it often and not sparingly, the small box from Whole Foods doesn't work for me. Hope that helps. :)
Judy L.
March 28, 2020
You can get it at Amazon or Wholespice.com. While you're ordering be sure to buy Za'atar too. Get the one from Amazon that is made with Hyssop, not the one with thyme. Za'atar and Sumac will become your secret culinary weapons. They are delicious!
petalpusher
October 15, 2013
I am not a deep fryer, but want to do it right the first time, so what is the best vegetable oil to use for this recipe?
Pepperdoom
October 15, 2013
mmmm, these look amazing but as an abhorrer of deep frying, do you think these could be baked instead?
Nadia H.
June 20, 2011
Those were very tasty plain and simple, w/o cumin or sumac, just sprinkled w/ kosher salt. Now I know what to do w/ that big container of chickpea flour that's been sitting in the pantry. To my great surprise the leftovers even tasted good reheated under the broiler. Two cups will make a lot so there will be leftovers unless you're feeding a crowd.
Sagegreen
February 27, 2011
These are so great. At a local restaurant in my town,Tabellas, they feature chickpea fries stacked up just like a Jenga game! It is my son's most favorite thing to order. Thanks for this recipe.
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