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Akara Inspired – Pan fried Chickpeas Fritters

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups split chickpeas
  • ½ medium onion – finely chopped
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper ata-rodo – finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons palm oil
  • Salt – to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Maggi bouillon cube - optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by soaking the peas in generous amount of water . You can choose to soak the beans overnight in cold water or soak in hot water for 15 minutes (covered).
  • Combine the soaked peas in a blender with 1/2 cup of water. Blend to a very smooth paste.
  • Pour blended peas into a large bowl; add in all left over ingredients (except oil). Combine thoroughly using a whisk or spatula.
  • Place a large non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Add in the oil to coat bottom of the pan. If using a smaller pan, divide oil as required.
  • Scoop about 1/3 cup of mix into the oil leaving about 1.5 inch space between each scoop.
  • Continue to cook until crisp on the bottom (~2 minutes). Flip the fritters and press down to flatten. Cook until crisp on the other side.
  • Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 4 more minutes flipping ones at the halfway mark.
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