Kalimera: what it is and how to cook a traditional Greek dish

Kalimera is a traditional staple dish of Greek cuisine, which are juicy chickpea cutlets. This wonderful food is especially delicious with favorite sauces, such as zadziki.

How to cook kallimera, foodblogger Eduard Nasyrov told on Instagram. According to him, this dish can be frozen and stored in the freezer for a long time.

Ingredients

• Onions - 2 pcs
• Garlic - 3-4 cloves
• Dill and parsley - a bundle
• Mint - a few leaves
• Oregano - 1 tsp.
• Salt
• Pepper
• Boiled chickpeas - 2 cups
• Eggs - 2 pcs
• Feta - 100 gr
• Flour - 1,5 tbsp.
• Grated cheese - 100 g
• Butter

Preparation method

1. Boil chickpeas and beat them with a blender.

2. chop onion, garlic and herbs.

3. Crumble the feta with a fork.

4. Mix all ingredients in a deep bowl until smooth.

5. Form the cutlets and fry over a low heat until golden on both sides.

6. Serve on the table with your favorite sauces.