Chick Pea Falafel Recipe

Little balls of spicy chick pea puree, deep-fried until crisp, are served with a zesty coriander-flavored mayonnaise.

 

Ingredients

  • can chick peas - 400g, drained

  • mayonnaise - 4 tbsp

  • spring onions - 6, chopped

  • fresh red chilies - 1, small, seeded and chopped

  • egg - 1

  • oil - for deep frying

  • ground turmeric - ½ tsp

  • fresh coriander - 4 tbsp

  • garlic - 1 clove, crushed

  • ground cumin - 1 tsp

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • fresh coriander sprigs - to garnish

Method

  • Put the chick pea into a blender, add spring onions and process to a smooth puree.

  • Add the egg, garlic, cumin turmeric and 1 tbsp chopped coriander. Process to mix, then season with pepper and salt.

  • Shape the chick pea mixture into small balls (about 16-17 balls).

  • Heat the oil, deep-fry the mixture in batches for 3 minutes until golden. Drain the falafel on a kitchen paper, then place in a serving bowl.

  • Stir the remaining chopped coriander and chili into the mayonnaise. Garnish with the coriander sprig and serve together with the falafel. Serves 4.

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