Fabulous Falafel

[Guest guest]

Falafel

 

*This recipe uses dried chickpeas.

 

 

 

1 lb. chickpeas, dried

2 medium onions, quartered

2 large cloves garlic, chopped

1 bunch parsley, large stems removed

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. ground coriander

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cups oil (for frying)

 

Combine the chick peas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder,

salt and

pepper in a blender.

 

Grind until mixture becomes very smooth (it helps if you partially chop, or dice

the ingredients before you put them in the blender).

 

Let paste rest for 30 minutes.

 

Take walnut-sized lumps and make round, flatpatties. Let the patties rest for

about 15 minutes to preserve their shape.

 

Heat oil in a deep pan so that the patties can be submerged. Fry the patties

until golden brown.

 

Place them on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this recipe. I bought a falafel mix for my sister that

has wheat and she was very disappointed. We both fell in love with

falafels while we were in Israel in February. The recipes I have

found require soaking the chickpeas overnight and that is hard for me.

 

Joanne