Brunchtime Spicy Chickpea Frittata Food

BRUNCHTIME SPICY CHICKPEA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs and cheese until creamy. Fold in spinach and set aside.
• Heat oil over medium heat in an oven-proof skillet. Saute leek, carrot, and cayenne peppers until the leek is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Saute until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Add egg mixture to the skillet and cover.
• Cook the mixture undisturbed until the edges of the frittata have firmed and slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Replace the cover but watch every so often until the whole frittata has firmed except the very middle. Take care to keep the heat source on medium-low to avoid burning bottom of frittata.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Place the frittata under the broiler to firm and brown the top, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Allow to cool before serving. Top with red pepper flakes if desired.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with an ice cold glass of milk!

INDIAN SPINACH-AND-CHICKPEA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan). Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick.
• Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and serve with chutney.

SPICY CHICKPEA FRITTERS

Steps:

• INSTRUCTIONS.
• Wash chickpeas and pick over to remove foreign matter and discoloured chickpeas.
• Soak chickpeas in water for at least 4 hours (or overnight if possible).
• Place all dry ingredients in a large mortar & pestle and grind until well blended.
• Add fresh herbs to mortar and grind well.
• Add tomato paste and oil to mortar and mix well.
• Wash and drain chickpeas and place in food processor with onions and 150mls of cold water (or stock). Blend until well crushed but not to a paste.
• Add herb and spice mixture to processor and blend with chickpea mixture.
• Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl and add eggs and grated parmesan cheese and mix well (beat eggs lightly before mixing through).
• Add flour and mix through until the mixture is thick but can still fall off the spoon (slightly runny). Then stand for about 30 minutes so flavours blend together.
• Spray frying pan with cooking oil and heat to medium heat.
• Place dollops of the mixture into the frying pan and cook both sides until golden, turning once only. (Cook in batches ensuring pan is wiped and re oiled between batches).
• For vegetarian use vegetable bouillon only or a vegetarian fake chicken flavor only.

CHORIZO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
• Boil for 4 minutes or until tender; drain and cool slightly.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper; add 1/4 cup cheese and set aside.
• In a large non-stick, broiler-proof skillet, heat the oil over medium heat;.
• Add sausage and cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic and bell pepper and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add potatoes to the pan and continue to cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in egg mixture and mix well.
• Cover, reduce heat to low; cook until the eggs are almost set, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Sprinkle frittata with remaining cheese.
• Place frittata under the broiler and cook until top is set and starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Place a large serving plate over the pan, and carefully invert to turn out the frittata or serve right from the pan.