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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients except frying oil in a food processor and process to a thick chunky paste.
2. Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.
3. Fry in 2 inches of hot oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Serve hot in pita pockets or any flat bread, along with lettuce and tomatoes,and top with yogurt or tahini.
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