Easy Crispy Falafel

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the chickpeas overight in plenty of water.
2. 2
   Drain well.
3. 3
   Grind in a food processor.
4. 4
   Add onion and parsley.
5. 5
   Grind for a few seconds more.
6. 6
   Add the rest of the ingredients.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Keep this mixture in a refrigerator for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   With wet hands, shape a dessertspoonful of the mixture into a patty 4 cm round.
10. 10
    Heat oil in a wok.
11. 11
    Deep fry the falafels until golden brown.
12. 12
    Drain on kitchen paper.
13. 13
    Sprinkle red chilli powder lightly and serve or serve without it.
14. 14
    Serving Tip: Falafels can be had plain or served in sandwiches with a spread of sesame paste on bread slices followed by tomato slices and pickled (in vinegar) pieces of cucumber, beetroot and whole green chillies.