Falafel(Hamilton)

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FALAFEL (HAMILTON)

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Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Dried chickpeas
1 t Baking soda
1 t Salt
1/2 c Finely minced onion
2 tb Finely minced parsley
1 t Ground cumin
1 t Ground coriander
2 Garlic cloves, mashed
Pepper to taste
1 tb Lemon juice
1/8 ts Cayenne
Oil for deep frying

Soak chickpeas over night. Drain & put into a
blender. Add baking soda & salt. Blend till you have
a texture of fine breadcrumbs. Do not blend into a
paste.

Empty into a bowl. Add onion, cumin, coriander,
garlic, pepper, lemon juice & cayenne. Mix gently
with a fork. Do not pat down.

Put 2" oil in a wok. Form the mixtue into 18 patties.
Only shape them so that they just hold together. Put
into hot oil & fry until they are redish brown on both
sides. Drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with tahini sauce stuffed in pita.

"The Hamilton Spectator", August, 1993



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