Falafel

Falafel

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1. •1 cup  chickpeas
2. •1 large onion, chopped
3. •2 cloves of garlic, chopped
4. •3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
5. •1 teaspoon coriander
6. •1 teaspoon cumin
7. •2 tablespoons flour
8. •Salt
9. •Pepper
10. •Oil for frying                    

   Preparation:

1. Place dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water. Allow to soak overnight.
2. Drain chickpeas, and place in pan with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
3. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.
4. Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
5. Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add flour.
6.  Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together.  You want the result to be a thick paste.
7. Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
8.  Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden brown.

Falafel can be served as an appetizer with hummus and tahini. Stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, salt and pepper. As an alternative, falafel can be formed into patties and served like a burger.

 

To make a pocket sandwich out of falafel, cut the pita and add salad, tomatoes, and your ready falafel balls. Pour tahini over the top.       

                                           

 

 

 

God appetite.