
Recipe Story
origins & traditionsThese innovative patties reimagine the beloved Harira soup as a handheld appetizer. Combining protein-rich chickpeas and lentils with the warm spices of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, each patty delivers the essence of traditional harira in a crispy, golden exterior. The addition of fresh cilantro and parsley brings brightness, while a hint of tomato paste adds depth. Shaped into small rounds and pan-fried until crispy, these patties are served warm with a cooling yogurt dipping sauce. This creative adaptation honors the flavors of the classic soup while offering a new way to enjoy these time-honored ingredients at gatherings and celebrations.
Instructions
step by stepDrain and rinse the chickpeas and lentils thoroughly. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lentils, chopped onions, minced garlic, and ginger. Pulse until mixture is coarsely ground but not pureed, leaving some texture.
Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add flour, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Finely chop cilantro and parsley, then fold into the mixture. Add one beaten egg and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes to firm up. Meanwhile, beat the remaining egg in a shallow dish for coating.
Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture and form into small patties about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each patty in beaten egg, coating both sides.
Fry patties in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Prepare yogurt sauce by mixing greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Serve patties warm with yogurt sauce on the side.
Harira Soup Patties
Golden-fried patties made from traditional harira soup ingredients, transformed into a crispy appetizer with chickpeas, lentils, and aromatic spices, perfect for dipping in tangy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
main
- 2 cups chickpeas, cooked and drained
- 1 cups lentils, cooked and drained
- 1 pieces onions, finely chopped
aromatics
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh minced
binding
- 1/2 cups flour
- 2 pieces eggs, beaten
flavor
- 2 tablespoons tomato-paste
spices
- 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, ground
- 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoons cayenne (optional)
herbs
- 4 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
cooking
- 6 tablespoons olive-oil
seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons black-pepper, freshly ground
sauce
- 1 cups greek-yogurt
- 1/2 pieces lemon, juiced