Description
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.
Ingredients
- Dried Fava Beans
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Coriander
- Garlic
- Onions
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cumin
- Salt
- Ground Paprika
- Ground Red Chili Pepper
- Ground Black Pepper
- Plain Flour
- Dried Coriander
- Bicarbonate Of Soda
- Baking Powder
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- 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