Mark Esler

Falafels

Ingredients

• Dried Chickpeas, 1 lb
• Garlic, 3 cloves crushed
• Onion, 1 large finely chopped
• Ground Coriander Seeds, 1 tsp
• Ground Cumin, 1 tsp
• Salt, 1 tsp
• Baking Soda, 1 tsp
• Water, 1/2 cup

Steps

1. Soak chickpeas overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse.
2. Mix all other ingredients together in bowl.
3. In food processor, blend chickpeas. Add other ingredeints to food processor and mix.
4. Bake or deep fry at 375°F.

Notes:

• Use a 1.5in mellon baller to form balls.
• Freezes well.

References:

• Moshe's Falafel from New York Cookbook 089480698X by Molly O'Neil