Lebanese Falafel
A Lebanese version of falafel. Vegetarian and if a gluten free diet is followed substitute the flour for a gluten free blend. Posted for Zaar world tour. Fava beans are also kown as broad beans. Note- time to cook does not include overnight soaking od the dried fava beans.
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionFelafel Ingredients
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cumin
- 2teaspoons salt
- 1teaspoon ground paprika
- 1teaspoon ground red chili pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2
- 1teaspoon ground dried coriander
- 1⁄2teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 3teaspoons baking powder
For Deep Frying
- vegetable oil
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DIRECTIONS
- Soak beans in water for 24 hours, then drain well. Peel the fava beans.
- Mix together the peeled fava beans, chopped parsley, coriander/cilantro, crushed garlic and chopped onions.
- Grind in a food processor.
- Add all remaining falafel ingredients and process again.
- Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead the falafel mix.
- Form spoonfuls of the falafel mixture into balls and flatten slightly.
- Heat oil in deep pan over high heat, then fry till browned.
- Note: Cooking time does not include 24 hours soaking time for the beans.
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