Felafel – beans – Hope you will like this one also, it is one of the best beans. View the video also if available, and feel free to comments, share.
Vegeterian Tips: Reduce your refined sugar intake. I ve got as much of a sweet tooth as anybody, but I try to keep it under control by using such sugar replacers as maple syrup, stevia and agave whenever possible such as in coffee and tea and indulging in the refined stuff only occasionally.
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 2 1/2 cups washed chickpeas
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (optional)
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1tsp ground cumi
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- oil for frying
Directions:
Soak chickpeas overnight in 10 cups hot water and baking soda. Drain.
Grind in a blender or food processor until fine.
Add spices and flour.If mixture is too dry, add a few drops of water.
Make small balls about 1 1/4 ” (3 cm) in diameter.Place on waxed paper
or a greased baking sheet.
Heat the oil and deep fry a few balls at a time for 2-3 minutes until
golden brown.Drain on a paper towel. Keep balls warm.
Makes 60-70 felafel (or falafel) balls.
To serve: Stuff 6 balls in a fresh vegan pita bread together with humus,
tehina, fresh vegetable salad and hot pepper sauce. Eat warm.
Serves:
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