Curried Chickpea Croquettes with Yogurt Sauce
Golden, crispy, and packed with bold flavors, these Curried Chickpea Croquettes with Yogurt Sauce are a plant-based delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring a blend of creamy chickpeas, warm curry powder, aromatic cumin, and fresh cilantro, the croquettes boast a satisfying texture and an irresistible punch of spice. Fried to golden perfection and paired with a refreshing Greek yogurt sauce infused with lemon and honey, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between savory and tangy. Ready in just 35 minutes, these vegetarian croquettes make a versatile appetizer, snack, or light meal. Serve them hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and enjoy a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 60 grams Breadcrumbs
- 30 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 120 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 120 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Extra fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, garlic, curry powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until it is mostly smooth but still has a bit of texture.
Add the egg, flour, breadcrumbs, and chopped cilantro to the chickpea mixture and mix thoroughly. The mixture should hold together when pressed. If it’s too wet, add more breadcrumbs; if it’s too dry, add a splash of water.
With your hands, form the mixture into small croquette shapes, about 2 inches long. Place them on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
While the croquettes chill, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, fry the croquettes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Remove the croquettes from the pan and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve the croquettes warm with the yogurt sauce on the side. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1087 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
