
Appetizers & nibbles
Pitaroudia (Greek chickpea fritters)
Small crispy fritters made from chickpea flour and wheat flour, fried golden in olive oil. These rustic bites from Crete and the islands are eaten hot, plain or with a yoghurt sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
297 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 9.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- of which sugars
- 2.3 g
- Fat
- 7.8 g
- Fiber
- 3.1 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Finely slice the onion and chop the parsley and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix both flours, the baking powder, salt, cumin and pepper.
- Gradually add the water while whisking to get a smooth, supple batter without lumps.
- Stir the onion, garlic and parsley into the batter, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it sizzles.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and gently flatten them with the back of the spoon.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until really crispy.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately.
Variations and tips
Oven version. Brush the fritters with oil and bake at 200 °C for 15 minutes for a lighter version.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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