Israeli Falafel

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Israeli Falafel

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Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

3 Tablespoons bulgur or wheatmeal

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon cumin

1 Tablespoon coriander (or 2 Tablespoons fresh, chopped fine)

2 Tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

 

Directions

1 - Soak chickpeas in water for 8 hours. Drain and grind.

2 - Soak bulgur or substitute in water for 2 hours. Drain and grind.

3 - Mix all ingredients together.

4 - Form into patties or balls about 3/4 " diameter.

5 - Fry patties until golden brown (or deep fry balls).

6 - Serves with chapatis or pita bread with dressing of choice.

Suggestions - sandwich spread -or- hummus, tahini sauce, or

tomatoes-cucumber-parsley-lemon juice salad.

 

Note: It is possible to use canned chick peas, but it is not as good. Count

for more weight because they are pre-cooked. use 8 oz.

 

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