Hot And Spicy Chickpea Poppers

• 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

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.

chickpeas, parsley, jalapeno pepper, white vinegar, onion, ground cumin, garlic, egg, flour, cheddar cheese, salt, oil, flour, sesame seeds, your favorite salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-and-spicy-chickpea-poppers-440751 (may not work)