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Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
FRITTERS:
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Oil for deep-fat frying
Directions
-In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
-Place the chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions.
-In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of bean mixture into balls. Drop a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
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