Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chole/chickpeas. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as lafa. Falafel also refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way. The falafel balls are topped with salads, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, and drizzled with tahini-based sauces. Falafel balls may also be eaten alone as a snack or served as part of a meze tray (assortment of appetizers).
| Preparation Time: | 35 minutes |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
Ingredients
| Canned chickpeas | 1 can (16 oz) |
| Red onion | 1 small |
| Garlic clove | 1 clove |
| Fresh chopped parsley | 3 tbsp |
| Dhaniya (coriander) powder | 1 tsp |
| Jeera (cumin) powder | 1 tsp |
| Besan (chickpeas flour) | 2 tbsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Oil | For frying |
| Pita Bread | 4 |
| Tomatoes | 2 large |
| Lettuce | 1 |
| Tahini Sauce | 1 cup |
Method
- Wash canned chickpeas thoroughly and drain well.
- Grind it coarsely. Add chopped parsley, coriander powder, cumin powder, besan, salt, grated garlic and finely chopped onion. Mix well.
- Make small balls and flatten them.
- Fry them at high heat. Drain on paper towel. Falafel are ready.
- Heat pita bread in microwave for about 15 seconds. Cut it in half. Open each half, fill it with two falafel patties, chopped lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Top it with 1 tbsp of tahini sauce. Optionally sprinkle a little chilli sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to fry patties in very hot oil otherwise they start spluttering.
- You could also use dry chole instead of canned. Soak them overnight and then boil till soft. Drain and use.
Summary
Recipe Name
Falafel
Author Name
Ruchi Garg
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