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Chickpea Balls: Revithokeftedes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup of flour for all purposes
  • 1 medium, white onion, finely choped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2.20 lbs of chick peas
  • 1-2 pinches of pepper
  • 2 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes
  • 2-3 pinches of salt
Chickpea Balls

Chickpea Balls

Directions

  • Soak the chickpeas overnight.
  • Boil chickpeas for 40 minutes.
  • Strain and mash.
  • Add the mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, onion, 4-5 tablespoons (60-75ml) flour and seasonings.
  • Mix the ingredients well and form into balls.
  • Turn and fry until browned.
  • Drain and serve hot.
  • Roll the balls in remaining flour and fry in a little oil until golden brown.

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