FALAFEL RECIPE

1. The ingredients quantity can be set as per your serving requirements. We recommend you set before you start cooking.

2. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl with add enough water to submerge & then cover with cling film. Let soak overnight.

3. In the morning, drain the excess water & separate only the chickpeas.

4. To prepare the dough, take a blender / food processor add soaked chickpeas along with onion, garlic,celery, leek, salt & cumin powder.

5. Add coriander powder, fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves & parsley leaves.

6. Grind all ingredients together until the dough is rough, coarse form.

7. Transfer the dough into a mixing bowl & cover the bowl with cling film & refrigerate for 30 mins.

8. Once the dough is chilled, sprinkle bicarbonate soda & dry mint powder on top. Mix them well until all ingredients are combined.

9. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over the medium heat.

10. Form the chickpea mixture into small round balls / patties.

11. Deep fry the falafel on each side, until golden brown & firm. Let them drain on paper towels.

12. Take a small bowl, combine together yogurt, tahina sauce, salt & lemon juice. Mix them well.

13. Place the falafel in the serving plate & serve warm with dip.