Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas or lentils
  • ½ cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh coriander
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mash the cooked chickpeas or lentils in a large bowl.
  2. Add spinach, coriander, onion, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Mix in cumin, coriander powder, chili flakes, salt, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, and gram flour.
  4. Combine everything until a firm mixture forms.
  5. Shape into small round patties.
  6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  7. Fry the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Spicy Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until combined.

Serving

Serve hot and crispy with spicy dipping sauce. These flavorful green patties are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat!