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PREP TIME

30 mins

COOK TIME

20 mins

COURSE

Savory Recipes ,

Vegetarian Recipes ,

CUISINE

Middle Eastern Food Recipes

SERVINGS

6 servings

CALORIES

131 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup

    dried chick peas
  • 1 cup

    dried broad beans
  • 4

    cloves of garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp

    bicarbonate of soda
  • 0.5 cup

    fresh parsley chopped
  • 1

    onion chopped
  • 1 cup

    fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 tsp

    mixed spices
  • 1 tsp

    ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp

    ground cumin

  • Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

        Soak beans and chickpeas in water and bicarbonate of soda for 24 hours then drain and wash.

        Place the soaked beans and chickpeas with all of the other ingredients in a food processor, then blend until you get a soft dough mixture.

        Remove from blender and keep in the fridge for at least 1 hour before use.

        Divide and shape mixture into small balls, a walnut size.

        Flatten a bit with your hand.

        Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and press it into the falafel (optional).

        Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

        Serve warm, rolled in pita bread, and add salad.

      KEYWORD

      falafel, ta'ameya, taameya, egyptian falafel, fava bean falafel

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