※ Falafel

These are a great vegetarian recipe that is easy to make & delicious.

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Ingredients (serves 4)

* 1 brown onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, chopped
* 2 teaspoons ground coriander
* 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
* 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes * 1/ 2 teaspoon dehydrated garlic * 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
* 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
* 1/3 cup plain flour
* 1 eggwhite
* 1/2 tsp chilli flakes * 1 tablespoon olive oil
* tabouli, yoghurt and lavash bread, to serve


Method

1. Place onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, chickpeas, parsley, flour, egg white, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until almost smooth. Using floured hands, shape mixture into four 2cm-thick patties. Place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through.

3. Serve with tabouli, salad, yoghurt and bread.

Recipe adapted from Taste