Chickpea Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained
    1/2 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked, reserve 1/2 for garnish
    1/2 bunch fresh parsley, leaves picked
    1 None onion, grated
    1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    1 None egg
    2 tbsp all-purpose flour
    None None oil, for shallow-frying
    4 None pita pockets, halved
    1 None carrot, peeled into ribbons
    None None Greek yogurt and lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation
    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, mint, parsley, onion, cumin seeds and egg and process to a paste. Add flour and pulse to combine. Chill until required.
    In a large frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Working in batches, spoon heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture into oil and fry for 3-4 mins, flattening slightly and turning, until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
    Arrange fritters in pita pockets with carrot ribbons, remaining mint and a dollop of yogurt. Serve with lemon wedges.

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