Pan-Fried Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Golden chickpea fritters seasoned with cumin and coriander, pan-fried until crisp, served with a cooling yogurt and mint dip. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, turns canned chickpeas, onion, garlic cloves into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas until coarsely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until combined.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop 2 tbsp of chickpea mixture per fritter and flatten gently into patties.
4. Step 4: Pan-fry fritters for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, adjusting heat as needed to avoid burning.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Serve the warm fritters with the yogurt-mint dip.