chickpeafritter

noun
UK /ˈtʃɪk.piː ˈfrɪt.ər/
US /ˈtʃɪk.pi ˈfrɪt̬.ɚ/

A chickpea fritter is a small, round food made from mashed chickpeas and fried until crispy.

My mom made chickpea fritters for lunch, and I dipped mine in yogurt sauce.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A savory snack often served with dipping sauce or in pita bread.

We bought warm chickpea fritters from the food truck and ate them with tahini.

3. A vegetarian alternative to meatballs or burgers.

She shaped the chickpea fritter mixture into small patties and baked them instead of frying.

4. A regional dish made with ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices.

The recipe calls for fresh parsley and cumin in the chickpea fritter batter.