Quick and Easy Falafel

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add two tins of chickpeas to a food processor.
  2. 2Add one tablespoon of plain flour to the food processor.
  3. 3Add one tablespoon of harissa paste to the food processor.
  4. 4Add one teaspoon of allspice to the food processor.
  5. 5Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper to the food processor.
  6. 6Roughly chop the stalks of one regular bunch of coriander.
  7. 7Add the coriander stalks to the food processor.
  8. 8Grate the zest of one lemon into the food processor.
  9. 9Put the lid on the food processor and pulse until a ball of dough forms.
  10. 10Remove the falafel mixture from the food processor and shape it into a ball.
  11. 11Divide the falafel dough into about 16 small patties.
  12. 12Wet your hands and roll each piece of dough into a nice little patty.
  13. 13Pour a generous lug of olive oil into a pan.
  14. 14Lay the falafel patties straight into the hot pan.
  15. 15Cook the falafel for about three minutes on each side until golden brown.
  16. 16Open up a lovely pita bread.
  17. 17Add cucumber and red cabbage to the pita.
  18. 18Place the cooked falafel on top of the vegetables in the pita.
  19. 19Drizzle generously with a creamy sauce.
  20. 20Garnish with mint and sliced chili peppers.
  21. 21Place the top half of the pita bread on top.
  22. 22Cut the falafel pita in half.

Ingredients

  • 2 tins chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 1 lemon zest
  • olive oil

Equipment

food processorknifecutting boardgraterpan