Ingredients
• 400 g Strianese chickpeas (cooked)
• 2 slices stale bread
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Method
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. Blend them with bread soaked in water, egg, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Mix until smooth. If too soft, add breadcrumbs.
4. Shape into meatballs. Fry in hot oil until golden on all sides.
5. Serve hot, accompanied by yogurt or tomato sauce if desired.