Garbanzo Bean And Potatoes Fritters W Red Bell Peppers Recipes

MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEANS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Cook basmati rice, quinoa, or naan according to package directions. In a large skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil until soft. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and cook for one minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Then add the tomato paste and vegetable stock (or water) and bring to a simmer. Add the garbanzo beans and cook until the mixture thickens. Add the roasted red peppers, mint, parsley, and lemon juice and cook for a few more minutes until warm. Serve over basmati rice, quinoa, or naan.

GARBANZO BEAN AND POTATO FRITTERS WITH RED BELL PEPPER HARISSA

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain; refrigerate until cold,about 30 minutes.
• Peel potatoes; grate coarsely into large bowl. Mix in leek and cilantro.
• Blend garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and baking powder in processor until almost smooth. Stir into potato mixture. Mix in 3 tablespoons flour. Using floured hands, shape 2 rounded tablespoons mixture into ball; flatten into 1/2-inch -thick disk, about 2 inches in diameter. Place on lightly floured baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, forming about 24 fritters. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Sprinkle lightly with flour. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Pour enough oil into 2 heavy large skillets to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Heat over medium heat until sprinkle of water sizzles in oil. Coat each fritter with flour. Fry fritters until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels; drain.
• Overlap 3 fritters on each plate. Spoon Red Bell Pepper Harissa alongside.

COTTAGE CHEESE PAKORA FRITTERS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the chaat masala. In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients (except the oil and chaat masala) to make a thick, dough-like batter. (If the batter is too soft, add a little more chickpea flour.) Divide into 20 to 25 uneven balls.2. Heat the oil as per directions in INFORMATION AND SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: __Frying Fritters (Pakorae Talna), carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry as directed.3. Let cool, then press them lightly between the palms of your hands into small discs with ragged edges. Refry them in hot oil until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels, transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the chaat masala, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GARBANZO BEAN AND SWEET PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large non-reactive bowl combine vegetables, beans and capers.
• In screw-top glass jar or glass measuring cup combine the remaining ingredients and shake or blend well.
• Pour over bean mixture. Toss well to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or spinach leaves, if desired.

GARBANZO BEAN AND POTATOES FRITTERS W/ RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain; refrigerate until cold,about 30 minutes. Peel potatoes; grate coarsely into large bowl. Mix in leek and cilantro. Blend garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and baking powder in processor until almost smooth. Stir into potato mixture. Mix in 3 tablespoons flour. Using floured hands, shape 2 rounded tablespoons mixture into ball; flatten into 1/2-inch -thick disk, about 2 inches in diameter. Place on lightly floured baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, forming about 24 fritters. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Sprinkle lightly with flour. Cover and refrigerate.) Pour enough oil into 2 heavy large skillets to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Heat over medium heat until sprinkle of water sizzles in oil. Coat each fritter with flour. Fry fritters until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Overlap 3 fritters on each plate. Spoon Red Bell Pepper Harissa alongside.