Cooking Recipes - Falafels Recipe

  
 

Vegetarian Recipes - Falafels Recipe

Ingredients

  • 800g/1lb 4oz canned chickpeas

  • 1/4 onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 15g/1/2oz flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 15g/1/2oz fresh coriander leaves

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/2 beaten egg

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

 For the dressing:

  • 1 small handful of fresh mint

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 200g/7oz Greek yogurt

  • Salt and pepper

Serves 4-6

Method:

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then blend them in a blender or food processor with the remaining ingredients except the egg and oil.

  2. Turn the mixture into a bowl and beat in the egg, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, or longer if more convenient.

  3. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.

  4. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 20 equal-size balls. Place the falafels on an oiled baking sheet and flatten them slightly, then brush them with more oil.

  5. Bake for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway.

  6. To make the dressing, blend the mint, garlic and yogurt in the blender or food processor, turn into a bowl and add salt and pepper to taste.

  7. To serve, place the falafels on a serving platter and spoon the dressing over them. Serve hot.