Ingredients

  • 250 g fresh fava beans
  • 3 sprigs fresh coriander
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 1 pinch coarse salt
  • 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 small chili pepper, sliced (red)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 8 mint leaves, chopped fine
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • coarse salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Combine beans, herbs, salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, chili and lemon zest in food processor. Pulse until moderately smooth. Stir in flour (do not run processor!).
  • Heat 3" of vegetable oil in a pot to 375°F Using 2 tablespoons, make oval dumplings (quenelles) from the mixture, and drop into hot oil. Deep fry until dark golden brown. Drain briefly on kitchen paper and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Stir together mint, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Serve felafel with yogurt sauce and a lightly-dressed salad.