Felafel #2

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsChick peas (drained) or the same amount fresh cooked
1largeOnion; chopped
2tablespoonsParsley; finely chopped
1Egg
1teaspoonDried hot red peppers
1teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonGround coriander or cumin (up to)
1cupBreadcrumbs or fine burghul (crushed wheat)
1teaspoonSalt
Vegetable oil

Directions

Mix chick peas and onion. Add parsley, lightly beaten egg and spices.

Whirl in a blender or mix very well.

Add breadcrumbs until the mixture will form a small ball without sticking to your hands.

Form the chick pea mixture into small balls about the size of a quarter (one inch in diameter). Flatten the patties slightly before frying them in dip fat until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Serve inside Pita bread with chopped tomato, cucumber, radish, letuce onion and tahina.

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