Falafel is a very delicious Middle-Eastern gourmet appetizer that has become popular in the West over the past several years. It’s made from a deep fried paste of chick peas, fava beans, and a mix of onions and different herbs and spices.
Ingredients :
- Dried chick peas - 1 cup
- Parsley - 1/4 cup
- Onion - 1 no
- Garlic - 4 cloves
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup
- Coriander powder - 1 tsp
- Cumin - 1/2 tsp
- Back pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
- Dried bread crumbs - 2 tbsp
- Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
- Flour - 2 tsp
- Oil for frying
Method :
1. Soak the chick peas in the water overnight. Drain it thoroughly.
2. Mix & grind together parsley, onion, garlic, coriander leaves, coriander powder, cumin ,black pepper powder & drained chick peas.
3. Now add the flour, baking soda & dried bread crumbs.
4. Heat the oil in the deep frying pan, mould the falafel mixture into small balls, flatten & drop into oil to fry. Once crispy & golden brown in colour remove & drain on a paper towel for a minute.
Serve warm.
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