Flafel (Starter) Recipe

Ingredients

• dried fava beans or chick peas. . . . 2 c.
• medium onion - chopped finely. . . .1
• garlic - crushed. . . .2 cloves
• baking soda. . . .1 tsp
• coriander. . . .1 tsp
• cumin. . . . . .½ tsp
• egg - beaten. . . . 1
• parsley - finely chopped. . . . .½ c.
• cayenne pepper. . . . .¼ tsp
• salt
• pepper
• flour
• oil

How to make Flafel (Starter)

1. Soak the bean or chickpeas in water overnight.
2. Drain.
3. ( If you use fava beans that are not skinless, remove the skins now).
4. Place the beans or chickpeas in blender and blend to a fine paste.
5. Add the onion, parsley, egg, garlic, coriander, cumin, cayenne, baking soda, salt and pepper.
6. Mix well in the blender.
7. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and keep aside for ½ an hour.
8. Heat oil in a deep fryer to medium high.
9. Drop carefully a tablespoon full of paste into the hot oil.
10. Fry to a golden color, turning once or twice.
11. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on absorbent kitchen paper.
12. Serve hot with Tahini or wrapped inside pita bread with garlic chutney and lettuce.

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