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Falafel balls

Falafel a la Kyle

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, washed and well-drained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 6 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or chickpea, potato or rice flour)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Lemon-Tahini Sauce
  • 3/4 cup sesame tahini paste
  • 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups water (depending on desired consistency)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • hot sauce, if desired

Method
 

  1. Process the beans in a food processor with water and lemon juice until they are smooth in consistency.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and fold in the garlic, scallions, spices, parsley, onion, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Stir until just mixed. Form into balls, about the shape of a half-dollar.
  3. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil.
  4. Brown on all sides until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate.
  5. Serve over salad greens or in a pita, drizzled with lemon-tahini sauce.
Lemon-Tahini Sauce
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well until thoroughly combined and smooth.