Spiced Pan-Fried Indian Chickpea Patties with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Golden pan-fried chickpea patties infused with warm spices, served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce for a satisfying vegetarian snack or appetizer. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 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 250 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1 small, finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup besan (gram flour)
3 tbsp oil for frying
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 15 ounces drained chickpeas until coarsely mashed but still slightly chunky. Transfer to a bowl and add 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well.
Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup besan (gram flour) to bind the mixture. Shape into 8 equal-sized patties about 2 inches in diameter.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 4: For the sauce, mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 5: Serve the chickpea patties warm with the mint yogurt sauce on the side.