Best Appetizer Recipes – Falafel
Falafel is believed to have originated in Egypt, but with the increased popularity it became a common form of street food in the entire Middle Eastern region.
It is basically a spiced chickpeas and fava beans which are ground into a paste, formed into balls and then fried. These balls are then rolled up in traditional pita breads and dressed with Tahini and yogurt based sauces.
These pattys are eaten as a part of every day meal. And during Ramadan festival, are sometime eaten to break the daily fast.
Ingredients:
1 cup – Oil
1 cup – Green gram
2 No – Green chillies chopped
1 No – Onion chopped
1 tbsp – Coriander chopped
1/4 tsp – Garlic chopped
1/2 tsp – Baking powder
1 tsp – Zatar spice mix
Salt to taste
Method:
Soak the lentils over night with a pinch of salt.
Add lentil, chillies, garlic and coriander and grind to make a thick paste.
Add the remaining ingredients and beat the mix very well.
Make small balls of the dough and drop it in hot oil.
Fry and serve with tahina sauce or any sauce of your choice. Fantastic Foods Falafel, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
