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Falafel

SERVES

6

SERVING TIP: Great as a snack with a spicy dip, in a salad or combine with your veggies as a protein source for your main meal.

falafel
INGREDIENTS
  • 340g jar of chickpeas (250g weight when drained)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 5 stems of parsley
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 tbsp of water
  • Pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • Optional extras: half a red chili pepper.

TIP: You can mix up your spices as you want, adding ½ tsp of ginger, turmeric or Ras el Hanout.

METHOD
  1. Put the chickpeas, garlic, parsley and water into a blender and mix until you get a smooth paste.
  2. Add the spices and mix.
  3. Roll the mixture into walnut size pieces flatten into patties 1cm thick and put in the fridge to firm up for 15-20 minutes.
  4. When you are ready to cook, heat the oil in a pan and shallow fry for 3-4 minutes each side.
  5. Drain on kitchen paper and serve.