Falafel

Middle Eastern deep-fried balls of spiced chickpeas.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp flour
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.25 tsp baking soda

Method

1. Soak chickpeas overnight in water.
2. Drain and process with herbs and spices.
3. Form dough into small balls.
4. Chill balls in refrigerator for 60 minutes.
5. Deep fry until golden brown.

Chef's tips

• Ensure oil is hot before frying
• Serve with tahini sauce