Name: Falafel with a twist recipe by Aarti Sharma at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas (washed and soaked in enough water overnight and boiled); 1 large Onion, chopped; 2 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped; 2 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 2 to 3 tbsp multigrain flour; 3 tbsp grated carrot; Red chili powder as required; Salt to taste; Oil to deep fry; Diced green bell pepper, tomatoes and cucumber to garnish

ABOUT Falafel with a twist RECIPE

Falafel is a deep fried ball that is made from chickpeas and spices. Falafel is very popular in the Middle East as a fast food.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1 cup chickpeas (washed and soaked in enough water overnight and boiled)
1 large Onion, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp cumin
2 to 3 tbsp multigrain flour
3 tbsp grated carrot
Red chili powder as required
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry
Diced green bell pepper, tomatoes and cucumber to garnish

Instructions

Drain the excess water from the boiled chickpeas and allow them to cool down.
Take a large bowl, add chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, coriander leaves, cumin, salt, red chili powder, grated carrot and multigrain flour.
Mash chickpeas ensuring that the ingredients mix well together.
Form the mixture into small sized balls.
Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry the balls until golden brown in colour.
Drain on an absorbent paper.
Take a serving plate and arrange diced green bell pepper, tomatoes and cucumber.
Now put falafel balls over it and serve hot with pita bread and hummus.

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