Falafel

Falafel

Ingredients

• 1lb Chick peas (soaked for 24 hours)
• 1 med. Onion
• 4 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Tablespoon Ground coriander                                 
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• ½ Teaspoon pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Cayenne
• 1 Tablespoon Flour
• Vegetable Oil (for frying)
• 2 Teaspoons baking soda
• Parsley (Garnish)

Directions

 

1. Drain chick peas and quarter onion. Run both through fine holes of the meat grinder along with the garlic two times. Add all remaining ingredients except baking soda and vegetable oil. Mix well, run through grinder once more. Mix again. Cover and leave to rest for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Heat Oil for Deep Frying, while oil is heating add baking soda to the chick pea mixture.
3. With dampened hands, form mixture into balls the size of a walnut, then flatten slightly into a patty. Deep fry, making sure patties are cooked through and are golden brown.
4. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.