Chickpea Balls - Revithokeftedes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb chickpeas (dry)
2 medium onions, chopped
salt
pepper
parsley
dill
oregano
1 mashed tomatoes (optional)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plus more if needed
flour, for binding the mixture and for coating
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or 1/4 cup any grated cheese
1 -2 egg
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Soak the chick peas in water overnight.
Drain and mash with a mixer. Place in a bowl and add chopped onion, mashed tomato, breadcrumbs, finely chopped parsley and dill, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add cheese, beaten eggs and a little flour to bind. If mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
Mix well, form into small balls and coat in flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels and serve warm.