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a bowl of chickpea fatteh decorated with fried tortilla and roasted nuts

Chickpea Fatteh

Chickpea Fatteh is a classic Middle Eastern dish made with layers of crispy pita bread, tender chickpeas, and a creamy yogurt–tahini sauce, finished with toasted nuts and aromatic olive oil. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect as a quick main dish, a hearty breakfast, or a satisfying side for gatherings and Ramadan meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Toasted Pita Layer
  • 3 pieces pita bread large, cut and fried
Chickpeas
  • 3 cups boiled chickpeas
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Yogurt Sauce
  • 4 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
Garlic Butter Topping
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

  1. For the boiled chickpeas, please watch the dedicated video explaining the correct method for cooking chickpeas to achieve a smooth texture and perfect color.
  2. Place 3 cups of boiled chickpeas in a casserole or saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground cumin, then gently warm the chickpeas for a few minutes until heated through. Do not let them dry out.
  3. Meanwhile, cut the pita bread into squares, fry until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  4. For the yogurt sauce, in a bowl combine the yogurt, tahini, salt, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and garlic. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  5. To assemble, spread the fried pita bread in a serving plate, top with the warm chickpeas, then pour the yogurt sauce evenly over the top. Finish with the roasted nuts and the fried tortilla pieces. Serve immediately.