Turkish Chickpea and Potato Patties Recipe
These soft-on-the-inside, lightly crispy-on-the-outside chickpea and potato patties are a plant-based snack inspired by Turkish meze. You can serve them as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, a party snack, or tuck them into pita like mini burgers. The flavor is mild but well seasoned with herbs and garlic.
These patties combine the creaminess of potatoes with the nutty flavor of chickpeas, creating a soft, comforting interior and a lightly crispy crust. Inspired by Turkish meze, they are versatile enough to serve as a main dish, snack, or filling for wraps and pitas.
Chef's tips
Do not over-blend the chickpeas; leaving small pieces improves the texture and prevents the patties from becoming too dense. If the mixture sticks to your hands while shaping, lightly wet your palms with water or oil. Fry over medium heat so the patties cook through without burning on the outside.
How to serve
Serve with a tangy yogurt-garlic or tahini sauce, fresh herbs, and a simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. They are also excellent in pita bread or flatbreads with lettuce, pickles, and a drizzle of chili sauce.
Ingredients
- chickpeas - 250 g
- potatoes - 300 g
- onion - 1 piece
- garlic - 2 cloves
- parsley chopped - 3 tablespoons
- breadcrumbs - 4 tablespoons
- egg - 1 piece
- cumin ground - 0.5 teaspoons
- paprika - 1 teaspoon
- vegetable oil - 4 tablespoons
- salt
- black pepper
Preparation
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and cook in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes from the moment the water starts boiling. Drain and set aside for a few minutes to let the excess moisture evaporate.
- Mash the cooked potatoes with a masher into a smooth, lump-free purée and leave to cool slightly.
- Drain the chickpeas (if using canned) and rinse them. Then mash them with a fork or briefly pulse in a blender so that small pieces remain and you don’t get a completely smooth paste.
- Finely chop the onion, press the garlic through a garlic press, and chop the parsley.
- In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. The mixture should be firm enough to shape into patties; if it is too soft, add 1–2 more tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
- Shape the mixture into patties about the size of a small hand, slightly flattened.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden and lightly crispy.
- Transfer the fried patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Storage
Kotleciki przechowuj w lodówce i podgrzewaj na suchej patelni lub w piekarniku, aby odzyskały chrupkość. Możesz je też zamrozić w jednej warstwie, a potem przełożyć do woreczka i trzymać do 2 miesięcy.
