FALAFEL WITH A TWIST
Falafels are typical vegetarian fare in Middle Eastern homes, especially in countries such as Israel and Egypt. It is also widely available in Europe and North America where ever you have a Middle Eastern restaurant or eatery. The twist in this recipe is the filling that goes into making the falafels and the toppings as well. Usually it is coleslaw as the salad of choice, but I find the broccoli slaw makes for a prettier and crunchier salad topping. Just a note: when cutting the pitas in half, there is no vertical or horizontal as it is round. But each half is supposed to create a pocket for the falafel balls and salad to go inside.
Provided by Studentchef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil two cups of olive oil in a large pot or deep fryer. This should take at least 10 minutes.
- In a food processer, blend the chickpeas until smooth and then put it in a medium sized bowl. Add chopped cilantro, dried parsley, green onions, breadcrumbs and salt, and mix well. Add a little more breadcrumbs if necassary (I say this as in my first attempt to create this I added another heaping tablespoon of breadcrumbs).
- Make falafel balls 3 inches in diameter out of the chickpea mixture, but do not put them immediately into the hot oil. Test the heat of the oil by dropping a 1/4 teaspoon of the mixture; if the oil sizzles then it is ready.
- Drop the balls carefully one by one into the large pot or deep fryer. DO NOT overcrowd the pot or deep fryer or else the temperature of the oil will drop and the falafel balls will not cook at an even rate. It is better to cook them in batches.
- Cook for 5 minutes, and then with a skimming spoon (the ones you use to skin the fat off the stock or soups that you make), take the falafel balls out and put them on a towel to drain off the oil. Let cool completely, as this is served at room temperature. This mixture can make 16 falafel balls.
- In each pita pocket, put three falafel balls. Top them with the hummus, broccoli slaw, diced tomato and roughly grated baby carrots, (this can be done in a food processer, where you pulse 2 or 3 times for 2 seconds each. They should not be finely minced as this is how I like my carrots grated for carrot cake.
- Serve when ready.
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Carolyn Holmes
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with tahini sauce and pita bread and they were a hit. I will definitely be making these again.
Vicki Trusselli
[email protected]I made these falafel for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
Nahasher Kburke
[email protected]These falafel were amazing! I love the flavor of the cumin and coriander. I will definitely be making these again.
Leart Miftari
[email protected]I've never made falafel before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.
Maruf Ahmad
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I served them with hummus and pita bread. They were a hit with my guests. I will definitely be making these again.
Amanullah Amanullah
[email protected]I made these falafel with a few modifications. I used quinoa instead of chickpeas and added some chopped spinach to the batter. They turned out great! They were moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Oyeen Bakre
[email protected]These falafel were a bit dry. I think I overcooked them. But the flavor was good. I'll try again and cook them for less time next time.
Beauty touch
[email protected]I've made these falafel several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste great. I love that I can customize them to my liking. I've added different spices, herbs, and vegetables to the batter and they've always turne
Bilaal Nimcan
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with tahini sauce and pita bread and they were a hit. I will definitely be making these again.
Shahbaz Sskss
[email protected]I made these falafel last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making these again.
Rock bikram Thapa
[email protected]These falafel were amazing! I've never had falafel before, but these were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.