How to Make Falafel

[zoroasp]

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down. Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste. Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands.
  
  
  
• Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm. Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread or salad.
  

[Lily369]

I often buy falafel for lunch. I like it. I'll try to make it as your measures.
Thank you.

[Zoe0000]

• 1 cup dried chickpeas or 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Oil for fryingPlace dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water. Allow to soak overnight. Omit this step if using canned beans.
  
  Drain chickpeas, and place in pan with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
  
  Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.
  
  Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  
  Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add flour.
  
  Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.
  
  Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
  
  Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  
  Serve hot.