Falafel Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings8
Ingredients
| Garbanzo beans - 8 oz, soaked in water for at least 12 hours, drained | ||
| Bulgur | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Cumin | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Coriander | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Red pepper - 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, crushed | ||
| Egg | 1 | |
| Frying Oil | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying) | |
| Whole wheat pita bread - store bought or homemade | ||
Directions
MAKING
1) Soak the bulgur in 1 cup hot water for about 1 hour, drain.
2) In a food processor bowl with a metal blade, process half the beans until coarsely chopped.
3) Add remaining beans, bulgur, garlic, salt, flour, spices and egg, process until just finely ground.
4) Shape the mixture into balls, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture for each ball.
5) Deep fry the balls in oil for about 5 minutes until golden brown, drain on paper towels.
SERVING
6) Wrap in whole wheat pita bread and serve immediately.
1) Soak the bulgur in 1 cup hot water for about 1 hour, drain.
2) In a food processor bowl with a metal blade, process half the beans until coarsely chopped.
3) Add remaining beans, bulgur, garlic, salt, flour, spices and egg, process until just finely ground.
4) Shape the mixture into balls, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture for each ball.
5) Deep fry the balls in oil for about 5 minutes until golden brown, drain on paper towels.
SERVING
6) Wrap in whole wheat pita bread and serve immediately.
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