Panella

: panelle) is a Sicilian fritter made with chickpea flour and other ingredients, usually including water, salt, pepper, olive oil, and finely chopped parsley.

They are a popular street food in the city of Palermo and are often eaten between slices of bread or on a sesame roll, like a sandwich.

They have become very popular among Sicilian Americans in Brooklyn, New York, specifically in Gravesend and Bensonhurst.

[citation needed] Panelle are made by mixing chickpea flour with water, salt, pepper, and olive oil, then whisking over heat until a thick dough is formed.

[citation needed] Some sources[1] claim that these fritters originated with the Arab rulers of Sicily between the 9th and 11th century, although this appears to be unsupported by historical documentation.