Falafel
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried chickpeas (or 30 oz canned chickpeas)
- 5 garlic cloves
- ¼ bunch mint optional
- ¼ bunch parsley optional
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp coriander
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 liters vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. If using dried chickpeas, soak in water overnight. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse. Place in a food processor along with parsley, mint and the garlic, spices and salt. Pulse until thoroughly mixed.
- 2. Form into small golf-ball-sized balls (about 2 tbsp of filling for each).
- 3. Prepare oil for deep frying and fry falafels until golden brown.
- 4. Serve hot over rice or with pita bread.