Felafel in pita pockets

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried Chick Peas Cooked OR
2cans(15-Oz) chick peas, drained
1Egg Beaten
1largeOnion Finely Chopped
2tablespoonsChopped Parsley
1Garlic Clove, Crushed
1teaspoonGround Coriander
1teaspoonGround Cumin
A Pinch Of Chili Powder
Black Pepper
Unbleached White Flour for
Coating
Oil for Shallow Frying

Directions

1. Mash the Chick Peas Thoroughly, Then add the Egg, Onion, Parsley, Garlic & Spices. Mix Well, Season To Taste With Pepper.

2. Shape the Mmixture Into Balls About the Size Of Chestnuts, Then Coat in Flour.

3. Put Pita Bread To Warm Under the Broiler or Moderate oven.

4. Pour Enough Oil in the Frying Pan To Cover the Base Thinly and When It Is Hot, Saute the Felafel in Batches for 3 Min. on Each Side until Golden Brown. Drain Well on Paper Towels.

5. Cut Each Pita Bread in Half Across the Center, Then Fill Each With Felafel, Sliced Tomato and Cucumber and Garnish Wiith Lemon and Fennel.

(in Place Of Egg, May Use 2 T. Chick Pea Flour.)