Falafel Pitas

Directions

1. 1
   Turn the grill/broiler to medium.
2. 2
   Tip the chickpeas into a food processor or blender with the onion, carrots, garlic, cilantro, cumin, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3
   Whizz briefly so that you retain some of the chunky texture to the chickpeas.
4. 4
   Using your hands, shape the mixture into six burgers.
5. 5
   Brush both sides of each burger with a little oil.
6. 6
   Carefully place the burgers on to a grill/broiler pan lined with foil and grill/broil for 5 minutes on each side.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, toast the pita breads and tear the lettuce into strips.
8. 8
   Stuff the hot burgers into the pita breads.
9. 9
   Add a small handful of torn lettuce and a few slices of cucumber.
10. 10
    Serve drizzled with a spoonful of yogurt, if you wish.