Fried Chickpea Patties With Sesame Seed Sauce – Revithokeftedes me Tahini Saltsa

Ingredients

Sesame Seed Sauce
(Yield: 1 ½ Cups)
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
½ Cup Tahini (sesame seed paste)
6 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup Cold Water (approximately)
½ tsp Ground Cumin
Sea Salt to taste

Combine garlic and tahini in a work bowl. Pulse briefly. Add remaining ingredients and blend quickly.

Chickpea Patties
(Yield: About 24 Patties)
One 20 oz Can Chickpeas
½ Cup Minced Onion
2 Tbsp Butter
1 Egg, beaten
2 Tbsp Minced Parsley
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
Dash of Dried Oregano
2 Tbsp Grated Sharp Cheeses
1 to 2 Tbsp Water (if needed)
Flour for rolling
Vegetable Oil for frying

Method

Drain and rinse the chickpeas with cold water. Mash with a fork or in a blender or food processor. Sauté onion in butter until soft and golden; remove from the heat.

Add chickpeas, beaten egg, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and grated cheese. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp water, if necessary, to form a soft mixture. Shape into 2-inch patties. Roll in flour and fry in oil until golden. Serve with Sesame Seed Sauce.