Chickpea and Coriander Dumplings Garbanzo and Cilantro

Transform your meal routine with these flavorful Chickpea and Coriander Dumplings, also known as Garbanzo and Cilantro Dumplings—a delightful fusion of aromatic spices and nourishing ingredients. Made with chickpea flour, cooked chickpeas, fresh cilantro, and a medley of bold seasonings like cumin, garlic, and turmeric, these dumplings are fried to golden perfection before being simmered in a vibrant vegetable stock infused with fresh lemon juice. A perfect option for plant-based comfort food, this gluten-free recipe balances hearty texture with zesty freshness. Serve these savory dumplings steaming hot, garnished with spring onions and more cilantro, for a protein-packed dish that's as wholesome as it is irresistible. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 1 cup Cooked chickpeas
• 0.5 cup Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1 unit Green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Neutral oil (for frying)
• 4 cups Vegetable stock
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped spring onions or scallions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Step 2

Add chopped coriander (cilantro), minced garlic, ginger, green chili, and cooked chickpeas to the bowl.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring continuously until a sticky dough forms. If the consistency is too dry, add more water in small increments.

Step 4

Using slightly wet hands, shape the dough into small, round dumplings (about the size of a walnut). Set aside on a tray.

Step 5

Heat the neutral oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the dumplings in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

In a separate pot, bring the vegetable stock to a gentle simmer. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt to taste.

Step 7

Carefully add the fried dumplings to the simmering stock and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to allow them to absorb the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped coriander and spring onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1544.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1594.4

Total Fat 64.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4726.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 66.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434.0mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 3780.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.4%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 48.5%