Pour 1 liter of water over the prepared chickpeas and cook until done for 30 minutes.
Puree the chickpeas with a blender. Then mix them with carrots, herbs, egg and sour cream. Mix until smooth, add salt, pepper and mix thoroughly.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, then divide into 10 portions, shape each portion into a cutlet and fry in a frying pan with heated olive oil until golden brown.
Reduce heat to low, cover pan with lid and simmer cutlets for 8 minutes until done.
Serve hot, adding herbs, vegetables or sauces if desired.