Chickpea Croquettes - (Revithokeftedes)

1/2 kg chick peas

2 medium onions - chopped

Salt & Pepper

parsley, dill, oregano

1 mashed tomato (optional)

Dry breadcrumbs

Flour for binding the mixture and for coating

Some crumbled feta cheese or any grated cheese (optional)

1 or 2 eggs

Oil for frying



Soak the chick peas in water overnight. Drain and mash with a mixer. Place in a bowl and add chopped onion, mashed tomato, breadcrumbs, finely chopped parsley, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the cheese, beaten eggs and a little flour to bind. Mix well, form into small balls and coat in flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.