Chick pea balls (revithokeftedes)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 kg chick peas
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• salt
• pepper
• parsley
• dill
• oregano
• 1 mashed tomato (optional)
• dry breadcrumb
• flour for binding the mixture and for coating
• some crumbled feta cheese or any grated cheese (optional)
• 1 or 2 eggs
• oil for frying

METHOD

Soak the chick peas in water overnight. Drain and mash with a mixer. Place in a bowl and add chopped onion, mashed tomato, breadcrumb, finely chopped parsley, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Add 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.

Source: www.greek-recipe.com