Pan-Fried Spiced Chickpea Patties with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

Golden chickpea patties infused with warm spices, pan-fried to crispy perfection and served with a refreshing yogurt-cilantro sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 cup, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas with a fork until chunky but not completely smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Mix well until combined and the mixture holds together when formed.
3. Step 3: Form the chickpea mixture into 6 small patties, about 2.5 inches in diameter.
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
6. Step 6: Serve the warm patties with the tangy cilantro yogurt sauce drizzled on top or on the side.