Falafel
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Posted by:JRT
A mainstay across the middle east!
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Ingredients
3 16-ounce cans chick peas, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups vegetable oil (adjust as needed)
6 warm pitas
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomato
Tahina sauce
Directions
- Combine chick peas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, baking powder, salt and pepper in food processor using quick pulses. Do not puree.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. When chilled, form mixture into patties 2 inches round and about 3/4 of an inch thick. Set aside.
- Heat oil in frying pan over high heat.
- Add falafel patties into hot oil a few at a time using a slotted spoon. Fry for about 3 minutes, turning frequently, until patties are golden.
- Drain on a paper towel.
- Cut pitas in half and place two falafel patties in each pocket and sprinkle with lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Drizzle with Tahina Sauce.
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