Ingredients

  • 250 g chick peas, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • seasoning
  • sesame seeds, for coating
  • sunflower oil, for frying

Method

  • Place all the ingredients except the sesame seeds and oil in a food processer and blend until the mixture forms a coarse paste.
  • (If the mixture appears too wet, just chill for 30 mins.
  • ).
  • Roll the mixture into 12 balls and roll in the sesame seeds, coat well.
  • In a large frying pan heat about 200ml of sunflower oil and fry falafels in small batches, turning regularly for approximately 5 mins or until golden and crispy,.
  • Drain and serve warm with dips or with a mixed salad in warm pitta breads.