Falafel

It is a popular Middle Eastern food. It is served with hummus or as a sandwich stuffed in pita bread together with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini. It is a very easy snack to prepare. It is a delicious vegetarian sandwich we could prepare.

Ingredients

1. Chick peas (white) [kadala]: 1 cup
2. Garlic: 2 cloves
3. Coriander seeds: 1tsp
4. Cummin seeds: 1tsp
5. Chopped parsley: 4 tsp
6. Green chilli: 2
7. Salt: needed
8. Baking powder: ¼ tsp
9. Oil: for deep fry

Method of Preparation:

•  Soak chick peas overnight. Wash and drain.
• Grind soaked chick peas, coriander seeds, cumin, garlic,parsley, green chilli, salt and baking powder.
• Make small balls of grinded mixture, just flatten it lightly.
• Deep fry in oil till done.
• Serve hot.

Tips: Can use coriander leaf instead of parsley, parsley make it tastier.