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falafel

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Nicole Bredeweg
@nikkitten
West Olive, MI

My friend gave me this recipe. When she came to visit for a weekend, I decided to make it for her. She says she has a better recipe, yet, but until she chooses to share it, this is the one I'll use. I chose to make the patties, and fry them up. I slipped a patty into half a pita, add a little tzadziki sauce, and you have a nummy sandwich! They're easy to make ahead of time, too.

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(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
method Food Processor

Ingredients For falafel

  • 6 c
    canned chick peas, drained
  • 1
    red onion, chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 3 1/2 oz
    whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 sm
    fresh red chilies
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp
    turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 c
    bread crumbs

How To Make falafel

  • 1
    Put chick peas, onion, garlic, bread, chilies, spices, and cilantro in a food processor and process for 30 seconds. Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Remove mixture from processor and shape into walnut sized balls.
  • 3
    Place beaten egg in bowl, put bread crumbs on plate. Dip first in egg, then bread crumbs, shaking off excess.
  • 4
    Heat oil to 350*F. Fry in oil 2 - 3 minutes. Drain and serve. OR, make into patties. Spray cookie sheet. Bake at 350*F for 10 minutes on each side, or until brown.
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