Easy to make. Yummy in taste. Not made of Aloo!!!

Course: Snacks or Starters

Cuisine: Indian or Middle Eastern

Time: Preparation – 10 mins, Cooking – 15 mins, Total – 25 mins

Servings: 4-5

Ingredients:

1. Chick Peas (chole or white chana) – 1 cup (boiled)
2. Onion – 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
3. Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp
4. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
5. Garlic – 1 tbsp (crushed)
6. All purpose flour (maida) – 2 tbsp (you can use corn flour or wheat flour)
7. Black Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
8. Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
9. Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Olive oil – to deep fry (you can use refined oil)
11. Salt to taste

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML

How to make Desi Falafel:

1. Take a mixing bowl. Add chickpeas and all-purpose flour. Mash them.
2. Add spices – black pepper powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt. Mix well
3. Add onions, coriander leaves, garlic and lemon juice. Mix well
4. Make small-sized patties
5. Heat oil in a pan or kadai. Deep fry the patties
6. Fry from both the sides till crispy
7. Drain on a kitchen paper towel
8. Your Desi Falafel is ready. Serve hot with chutney.