Falafel is a famous Middle Eastern food. This recipe is a little different from the traditional one and has the Indian touch. It’s prepared with boiled chickpeas and a couple of spices. It’s quite easy to make and is yummy in taste.

Course: Snacks or Starters

Cuisine: Indian or Middle Eastern

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

Servings: 4-5

Ingredients:

1. Chickpeas (chole or white chana) – 1 cup (soaked for 7-8 or overnight and boiled)
2. Onion – 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
3. Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
4. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
5. Garlic – 1 tbsp (grated)
6. Corn Flour – 2 tbsp
7. Black Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
8. Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
9. Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Oil – for deep frying
11. Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML

How to make Desi Falafel:

1. Take a mixing bowl. Add boiled chickpeas and mash them nicely
2. Add corn flour and 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 from both the sides till crisp
6. Drain on a kitchen paper towel
7. Your Desi Falafel is ready. Serve hot with chutney.