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Pitaroudia

Ingredients

What you need:

  • For 12 large patties
  • 1/2 lb. (250 gr.) dry chick peas, picked over and rinsed
  • 1 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sized ripe tomato, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 heaping Tbsp. cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 - 1 cup of all-purpose flour (for rolling the patties)
  • Olive or other vegetable oil for frying.

Method

  1. Soak the chick peas for 8 hours or overnight to soften
  2. Drain and boil in a pot with plenty of water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 1½ hrs.
  3. Remove from heat, drain and rinse. Place the chick peas in a blender and process on slow speed to form a rough mixture.
  4. Mix the chick pea mixture with the onions, tomato, mint, cumin and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add enough flour to form a thick dough that can be kneaded into small balls.
  6. Spread the rest of the flour onto a large plate. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a large flattened ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  7. Roll the patties in flour, shaking each lightly to remove excess flour.
  8. Heat enough oil, about 6 cm depth, in a large heavy skillet, over medium-high heat.
  9. When the oil is hot, fry them until golden, turning once to cook the other side as well, 2-4 min.
  10. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towel. Continue until all the patties are fried, replacing the oil when needed. They can be served, hot, warm, or at room temperature.