Cauliflower and Chickpea Balls with Beetroot Hommus

These little goodness balls, otherwise known as koftas, are the perfect savoury snack or lunchbox addition. This recipe will make 12 balls.

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Cauliflower chickpea balls with beetroot hummus
15 min prep
20 min cook
12 serves
1.5 serves of veg
  • 250g cauliflower, coarsely grated 
  • 400g tin chickpeas (salt reduced), drained and rinsed 
  • 2 tsp ground cumin 
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric 
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 25g chickpea flour*  
  • 25ml cold water 
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 
  • 20ml pure vegetable oil, for cooking 

Hummus  

  • 400g tin chickpeas (salt reduced), drained and rinsed 
  • 225g tin sliced beetroot, drained and rinsed
  • 50g tahini  
  • 15ml lemon juice 
  • 1 clove garlic 
  • 1 tsp salt 

*To make Gluten Free: swap for gluten free flour

  1. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor so they are the same consistency as the grated cauliflower. 
  2. In a bowl, mix the chickpeas, cauliflower, spices, chickpea flour, water and salt until well combined. 
  3. Using a soup spoon, press 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture into the spoon to create a nice round shape. Repeat until you have 12 balls.   
  4. In a large fry pan, heat the oil to medium heat. Add the koftas and cook until crispy and golden on both sides (approximately 3-5 minutes each side).  
  5. Transfer to paper towel and allow to cool.
  6. Blend all the hummus ingredients into a fine puree in the same blender you used for the chickpeas.
  7. Serve the koftas with a generous amount of the hummus for dipping. 

Serving suggestions: Homemade hummus can be swapped for store bought hummus. Simply skip step 6 of recipe.   

Storage: Chickpea koftas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Beetroot hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. 

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help measure the ingredients, mix the kofta ingredients together, and shape the koftas using a spoon. 

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 2 balls Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 369 425
Protein (g) 3.6 4.2
Fat (g) 4.5 5.2
Saturated fat (g) 0.6 0.6
Carbohydrates (g) 6.4 7.4
Sugars (g) 1.9 2.2
Fibre (g) 4.0 4.6
Sodium (mg) 61.05 70.45

Acknowledgement

Recipe created by chef, Matt Golinski, adapted by Health and Wellbeing Queensland

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