Falafel [chilehead version]
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup | Fine bulgur (cracked wheat), soaked in water to cover for 20 min, Drained. Combine with: |
| 2 | cups | Mashed, cooked garbanzos (chickpeas) |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Bread crumbs |
| 1 | Egg, beaten | |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cumin |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Turmeric |
| Cayenne or hab powder to taste | ||
| ¼ | teaspoon | Freshly ground black or white pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Coriander |
| 2 | tablespoons | Finely minced fresh parsley |
Directions
Shape into 16 balls. Roll in flour and deep-fry in oil until golden in color. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. [ed.--These are fabulous tucked into pita bread and dressed with sour cream and minced onion, cucumber and tomato, or with shredded lettuce and a tahini dressing or some hummus--see below:]
Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #157 Date: Sun, 10 Nov 1996 18:20:24 GMT From: rain@... (Rain)