Lamb Chickpea Fritter Wraps Recipe
These Lamb Chickpea Fritter Wraps combine savory ground lamb and protein-rich chickpeas, seasoned with fragrant spices, and pan-fried to crispy perfection. Wrapped in soft flatbreads, they make a deliciously hearty, flavorful, and portable meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Author: Kai
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Fritter Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, mashed
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 egg (for binding)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for texture)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Wrap Ingredients
- 4 large flatbreads or wraps
- Optional toppings: plain yogurt or tzatziki, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion
- Prepare the Fritter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas, ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, chopped herbs, egg, and flour if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture holds together well enough to form patties.
- Form the Fritters: Shape the mixture into small patties or round fritters, about 2-3 inches in diameter and about half an inch thick, to promote even cooking.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the fritters in the oil without overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown, cooked through, and crispy on the outside. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Warm the Wraps: Lightly warm the flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and soft.
- Assemble the Wraps: Place 2-3 lamb chickpea fritters on each wrap. Add optional toppings such as yogurt, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion for freshness and contrast.
- Serve: Roll the wraps tightly and serve immediately while the fritters are warm and crispy.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the fritter mixture.
- Chickpeas can be canned or cooked from dry; ensure they are well mashed but still have some texture.
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey if preferred instead of lamb.
- To make the wraps gluten-free, use gluten-free flatbreads and a gluten-free flour alternative in the fritters.
- These fritters reheat well in a skillet or oven to retain their crispiness.
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