Falafel

Name: Falafel
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas or (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups oil (for frying)

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas or (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Place all ingredients except frying oil in a food processor and process to a thick chunky paste.
2

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
3

Fry in 2 inches of hot oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4

Serve hot in pita pockets or any flat bread, along with lettuce and tomatoes,and top with yogurt or tahini.