Hot and Spicy Chickpea Poppers

An unbelievably delicious little appy. I actually made a double batch and could have made more - we ate them like little piggies.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and mashed with fork
• 1⁄3 cup parsley or 1⁄3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  jalapeno pepper, very finely minced
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion, minced
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄3 teaspoon  dried garlic granules
• 1  egg, beaten to blend
• 1⁄4 cup self rising flour
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely-grated
•  salt and pepper, to taste
•  oil, for shallow-frying

• Dredge

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons sesame seeds

• To Serve

•  your favorite salsa

Directions

1. Combine all popper ingredients and knead together until fully combined. (the mixture will be slightly tacky) Shape into walnut-sized balls and flatten slightly between palms of hands.
2. Combine 1/2 cup flour with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Dredge the poppers in this mixture, pressing slightly so that sesame seeds adhere.
3. Shallow-fry in skillet, 2 minutes per side, turning over and frying other side when golden. Allow to cool a few minutes before serving alone, or with your favourite salsa.