Falafel

22 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked and drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. chickpea stock
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for coating patties
  • Oil for frying
  • Pitas, tops cut off
  • Tomato and onion salad
  • 1 dash harissa(optional)
  • 1/2 lb. red chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tsp. caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1-1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • Olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Place cooked chickpeas in a blender.
  2. 2
    Add onion, parsley, garlic, stock, baking soda, spices, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Process until smooth.
  4. 4
    Place in a glass bowl and refrigerate until firm, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Shape into 12 patties.
  6. 6
    Dust lightly with flour and fry in hot oil, turning frequently until browned and crisp.
  7. 7
    Drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Put a patty in a pita pocket; top with salad and a little harissa if desired.
  9. 9
    Harissa: Place peppers and garlic in a processor and process until coarsely ground.
  10. 10
    Add remaining ingredients except the olive oil and process until smooth.
  11. 11
    To store, place in a small jar, top with a thin layer of olive oil and refrigerate until ready to use.
  12. 12
    Makes 1 cup.

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