Falafel
Have you ever tried Falafel? They are a middle eastern appetizer made from chickpeas mixed with some herbs and spices and then fried. Generally served with assorted dips and stuffed into pita breads. A great appetizer or even a lunch idea. Why not take a look!
Servings: 14 falafels (apprx)
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups chickpeas cooked
- 1/2 large onion roughly chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic crushed
- Small bunch fresh chopped parsley
- Small bunch fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons harissa seasoning not paste, dry seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon cumin
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin and harissa seasoning. Pulse until it's coarse. Add the baking powder and chickpea flour. Pulse for a further few seconds until it just comes together.
- Place in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep sided skillet. Form small balls and fry in batches. Use a slotted spoon to turn them over. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Repeat for all falafel.
- Suggested serving with pita bread, cucumber & tomato salad and cucumber raita or plain yogurt. Best served immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
Cooking time stated is per batch.
Nutrition Facts
Falafel
Amount Per Serving (1 falafel)
Calories 53
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 105mg3%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 6IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.