FALAFEL

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Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern fast food. Vendors sell it on the streets in Cairo. It is served as a sandwich stuffed in Pita Bread with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini. In Cairo McDonalds has their own version; they call it McFalafel of course.

Provided by Pastryismybiz

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas or 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except frying oil in a food processor and process to a thick chunky paste.
  • Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
  • Fry in 2 inches of hot oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve hot in pita pockets or any flat bread, along with lettuce and tomatoes,and top with yogurt or tahini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121.3, Fat 110.5, SaturatedFat 14.3, Sodium 679.2, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 6.3

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