Falafel
2018-03-27- Cuisine: Middle East
- Course: Snack
- Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 10m
Ingredients
- 400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 11⁄2 tsps coriander
- 1⁄2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1⁄2 tsp all spice
- 1⁄2 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- olive oil to fry
- salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Drain and blend chickpeas in a food processor, just one or two whizz to just crush the chickpeas. Add spring onions and garlic and give it another whizz to get a grainy and coarse mixture. Do not add any extra water. Strain it out into a mixing bowl, tip in the chopped coriander leaves and parsley and mix well with your hand or a spatula.
Step 2
Add all the spices and salt to taste and mix well. Finally tip in the flour and just a little sprinkle of water (not more than a tbsp) to make the mixture hold together. Divide the mixture into 10-12 parts and shape them into balls and keep aside.
Step 3
Heat enough oil in a wok. Fry the falafel on a medium heat until golden and crispy on all sides, flipping turning continuously, strain on a kitchen tissue roll and serve with yogurt dip and side salad.