Falafel

Vegetarian · Turkish classic.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
• 1 chopped Onion
• 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
• 400g Chickpeas
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• Handful Parsley
• 1 beaten Egg

Method

1. Fry — Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened.
2. Mix together — Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down.
3. Stir — Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste.
4. Mix together — Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands.
5. Mix together — Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties.
6. Fry — Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm.
7. Serve — Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread or salad.

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