Falafel
Ingredients:
1 C. dried chickpeas that have been soaked for 3 days and rinsed daily.
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp spelt flour
Salt
Pepper
olive oil
Preparation
Place dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water. Allow to soak for 3 days. Rinse daily with fresh water. Drain chickpeas, place in pan with fresh water; bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour. Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add spelt flour. Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste. Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten. Fry in oil until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Serve hot.
Or if you are avoiding fried foods, try baking falafel.
Preheat oven to 350º
Form balls with chickpea mixture. Place on a baking sheet, (sprayed with a little olive oil). Bake for 30 minutes; serve on top a beautiful salad of dark greens.
Serving Suggestion
Falafel can be served as an appetizer with hummus or as a main course. Stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, sprinkle lightly with Himalayan salt and freshly ground pepper. As an alternative, falafel can be formed into patties and served like a burger. Serves 4.
