In a medium sauce pot on medium add grapeseed oil and sauté onions until translucent.
Add minced garlic, fresh thyme, coriander and half the salt. Sautee until garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes
Add water and remaining salt along with chick pea flour
Bring to a boil and continually stir mixture until thick to the consistency of cream of wheat.
Spread on a well-oiled glass casserole dish or small parchment lined and oiled sheet pan.
Cover with another sheet of oiled parchment and wrap with plastic wrap. Cool at least 4 hours
Cut into manageable sizes and drop into 375 degree oil , cook until golden brown
These will also pan fry beautifully and can be cut into other shapes and used as a base to a fish entrée, or any other protein for a more sophisticated take on the fry.
Best to make day ahead and fry fresh and serve immediately with a spiced up mayo.