[recipe] Falafels ~ vegan

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Most times i make falafels using the box mix,

like Fantastic brand makes. But when i make

them from scratch [and these are worlds better],

i make them using this recipe.

 

Falafels

 

1 can (15 oz. ) chickpeas, drained

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint

1 tsp. cumin seeds

2 Tbs. fresh bread crumbs

1 tsp. salt

freshly ground pepper

oil, for deep frying

 

Grind the chickpeas in a food processor until they

are just smooth, then mix them with all the other

ingredients except for the frying oil. You will have

a nice thick creamy paste.

Using wet hands, shape the chickpea mixture into

eight rounds and chill for 30 minutes so they become

firm. Heat about a quarter inch of oil in a shallow

frying pan and fry the falafels a few at a time.

Cook each one for about 8 minutes, carefully

turning them around. Drain the falafels on paper

towels and fry the rest in batches, reheating the oil in

between. Serve tucked inside warm pita breads

with salad, tomatoes, and tahini sauce [or yogurt].

 

*You can also make these up in advance and

freeze them. To reheat, bake in a moderate

oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

~ pt ~

 

 

Have you ever considered that the jingoism of claiming

to be proud of one's nationality brings with it a concomitant

shame anyone not so blessed is supposed then to feel?

It is bigotry of the worst sort -- it lets people feel superior

to other nationalities, and this in turn permits the USA

to force its destructive, hateful foreign policy on the world

without a quibble from its complacent, cud-chewing populace.

~ Gene Stewart