Cookbook:Falafel

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Falafel is really a falafel ball. It is typically fried, but may also be baked. It always consists of one or more types of beans; usually fava beans or chickpeas). In some regional varieties parsley is added too.

All other ingredients may vary, depending on flavor preferences or preparation technique.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 4 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon corn oil

Procedure

1. In a food processor or blender puree chickpeas. To the chickpeas add garlic, peanut butter, green onion, onion, egg, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and soy sauce; process until well mixed.
2. Shape into balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each.
3. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown balls on all sides.