Falafel

Name: Falafel
Ingredients: 1 (13 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 onion, cut in fourths; 2 cloves garlic; 4 slices fresh white bread, cubed; 1/4 tsp. cumin seed; 4 small dried red chilies, crushed; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 c. dry fine bread crumbs; vegetable oil for deep frying; 4 pieces pita bread, warmed; shredded lettuce; onion slices; tomato slices

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (13 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 onion, cut in fourths
2 cloves garlic
4 slices fresh white bread, cubed
1/4 tsp. cumin seed
4 small dried red chilies, crushed
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. dry fine bread crumbs
vegetable oil for deep frying
4 pieces pita bread, warmed
shredded lettuce
onion slices
tomato slices

Directions

1

Process garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, bread, cumin and chilies in a blender or food processor until smooth, then spoon mixture into a bowl.
2

Add parsley, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. form in 8 balls and coat in bread crumbs.
3

Flatten balls slightly to form oval shapes.
4

Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375°F (190°C) or until a 1/2-inch cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds.
5

Fry Falafel, a few at a time, 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6

Cut pita bread in half and open to form pockets.
7

Put 1 Falafel into each pocket with lettuce, onion and tomato slices and serve hot. Makes 8 servings.