Emz Fantastic Felafel

tizzylish delish's Note:

Delicious chickpea patties or balls, great served in a pocket bread with "Emz Lovely Lemon Tahini Sauce" and heaped with a salad.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 cups chickpeas (2 cups soaked for 1 1/2 hours and boiled untill very soft, drained)
• 2 -4 garlic cloves , crushed (to suit taste)
• ½ cup scallion , finely minced
• ½ cup celery , finely minced
• ½ teaspoon turmeric , finely ground
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne , finely ground
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½-2 teaspoons salt (to suit taste)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 3 tablespoons flour (or fine bread crumbs)
• flour , for coating
• oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. mash the chickpeas well.
2. combine with other ingredients.
3. mix well.
4. with floured hands, make the batter into approx 1 inch balls or patties.
5. dust each one lightly with flour.
6. heat approx 2-inch pool of oil in a heavy skillet to 365 degrees C.
7. deep fry the felafels untill golden.
8. serve and enjoy!