Ingredients

  • 400 grams Chickpeas (fresh)
  • 200 grams grated Carrots
  • 100 grams Feta crumbled
  • 200 grams Frozen Spinach defrosted and drained
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 5 clove garlic finely sliced.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • bunch of Parsley and Coriander (or, a combination is best).
  • 1 Jalapeno with seeds
  • 1 Juice of a Lemon
  • 1 Heaped tablespoon of Flour, more for dusting
  • 1 Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Black Pepper

Method

  • Add Chickpeas on Food Processor.
  • Pulse a few times until coarse.
  • Add the rest or the mixture.
  • Combine with hands or spoon.
  • Water hands.
  • Form into Falafel like shapes, dusting with flour.
  • Fry on a low heat until a crust forms, 5-10 minutes.
  • Olive oil is recommended.
  • You can freeze at this stage, just allow to cool first.
  • To finish cooking, bake in the oven at 180, 15 minutes on each side.
  • Wrap in a pita with salad, or even plain with bread and butter.
  • Tuna can be thrown in as well with some herbs & cream cheese.
  • Garnish ideas: Taditional Tahini sauce, or Sesame seeds will work, though I haven't tried it.
  • Peanut butter compliments most of the ingredients.
  • Mango Chutney works especially well with the carrots and spinach.
  • A regular salad - Lemon, Tomato, Onion, more Feta & Lettuce leaves are a must, whatever you decide for garnish.