Homemade Falafel
Boost up on protein – the vegetarian-friendly type, with this lovely, flavour filled recipe. Excellent as a main meal, or a quick snack!
Ingredients
1 x 400 g tin of mixed beans- 1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Pinch of ground cardamom
- 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour (eg almond, coconut)
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- olive oil
Method
- Drain the beans and chickpeas and put them into the processor
- Finely grate in the lemon zest, then add a pinch of salt and pepper, the harissa, allspice, flour and coriander stalks (reserving the leaves)
- Blitz until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor if needed
- Scrape out the mixture and use clean, wet hands to quickly divide and shape it into 8 patties about 1.5cm thick
- Put 1 tablespoon of oil into the frying pan and add the falafels, turning when golden and crisp
Serve with salad and homemade salsa.