Lamb & Chickpea Fritter Wraps Recipe
Delicious and hearty Lamb & Chickpea Fritter Wraps combine spiced lamb mince and chickpeas to create flavorful fritters, served warm and wrapped in soft flatbreads for a satisfying and easy meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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For the Lamb & Chickpea Fritters
- 500g lamb mince
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, mashed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2–3 tbsp plain flour (or as needed for binding)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or olive oil)
For the Wraps
- 4 large flatbread wraps
- Optional: Lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber, yogurt or tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fritter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the lamb mince, mashed chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Bind the Fritters: Add the beaten egg and flour gradually, mixing until the mixture holds together well enough to form small patties without falling apart. Adjust flour quantity as needed.
- Shape the Fritters: Using your hands, form the mixture into small, round fritters about the size of a golf ball, then gently flatten them to about 1 cm thickness.
- Cook the Fritters: Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the fritters for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.
- Warm the Wraps: While the fritters are cooking, warm the flatbreads either in a dry pan over low heat or in a preheated oven wrapped in foil for a few minutes until soft.
- Assemble the Wraps: Place 2-3 fritters on each warm wrap. Add optional fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, and drizzle with yogurt or tahini sauce for extra flavor. Roll up the wraps tightly to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute lamb mince with beef or turkey mince if preferred.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and wraps.
- Adding fresh herbs like mint or cilantro enhances the flavor.
- Fritters can be baked at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes if you prefer a healthier alternative to frying.
- Leftover fritters can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or oven.
Keywords: lamb fritters, chickpea wraps, spiced lamb, Middle Eastern wraps, easy dinner, lamb recipes
