FALAFEL II

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These taste great in pita with salad, yogurt, and mint sauce!! The preparation time is minimal as the various ingredients can be left to soak/chill overnight.

Provided by Catherine

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound yellow split peas
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh mint
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place split peas in a large bowl, and cover with water (roughly twice as much water as split peas by volume). Cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Drain the water from the peas, and mash the peas thoroughly. Mix in onion, garlic, mint, egg, coriander, and cumin. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Form split pea mixture into small rounds, flatten slightly, and drop into hot oil. Fry until the falafel are a rich brown color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Zakir Ansari
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Man Tamang
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These falafel were amazing! I loved the crispy exterior and the soft, flavorful interior. I served them with hummus and tahini sauce, and they were a huge hit with my family.


Exile elixE
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Halal
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The falafel were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


biozee. Klasra
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The falafel were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still very good. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Salma Sakariye
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These falafel were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more oil to the mixture next time.


Uriel Escamilla
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with tahini sauce and pita bread, and they were a huge hit with my guests.


Kendra Farnsworth
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These were the best falafel I've ever had! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Jasmin Mariam
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I've made falafel a few times before, but this recipe is definitely my favorite. The falafel were so flavorful and moist, and they held together perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!


Rizwan azfal
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These falafel were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. I served them with tahini sauce, hummus, and pita bread, and they were a huge hit with my family and f


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