Falafel recipes?

[rubberdinghy]

Anyone have any good ones...there are so many on the internet...but what's yer fave...

[can-o-phish]

1 - Take falafel mix

2 - Open lid of garbage can

3 - Throw into garbage can

4 - Close lid

Sorry, had a REALLY nasty experience and will never eat falafel again 'cause afterwards IFELTAWFUL

[AdamH]

The box mix isn't bad as long as you let it sit for as long as it tells you. And you should really get a candy thermometer and fry them at the right temperature, otherwise they are mealy and make you feel bloated.

[paisley]

last time I made boxed falafels they rocked, can't remember the brand though

pop by a local shwarma place and try to score some or their white and hot sauces for garnish

roll balls of falafel, fry (carefully turning once browning) try to brown all sides... good fresh pita is essential, chopped lettuce tomato

they cook pretty quick (easy healthy meal to make)

[Asparagus]

Why don't you come upstairs?

I even have a candy thermometer.

[Im going home Donny]

1 - Take falafel mix

2 - Open lid of garbage can

3 - Throw into garbage can

4 - Close lid

Sorry, had a REALLY nasty experience and will never eat falafel again 'cause afterwards IFELTAWFUL

hahaha...nIce one dude.

[Booche]

I got one that is exactly like this, and looks the same:

[Tooly]

mel has a sweeet falafel recipe in her detox cookbook, its fucking HEADYYYY beats the hell outta the box mix. or the pita shops. or paisley.

ill try and remember to post that shiat up when i gets home

GARRRRRR we be workin late

[Hartamophone]

Dear Lord, I love Falafel. Here's my favourite recipe:

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Falafel

3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup minced parsley

1 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas

1 tbl lemon juice

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp. each basil, corriander, thyme

1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

black pepper to taste

2 slices French bread, torn, and soaked in water

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 tbl extra-virgin olive oil

4 pita bread rounds

lettuce, sliced, cucumbers, and tomato for garnish

Blend garlic and parsley in a food processor until finely minced. Add chickpeas, and process until pasty. Add lemon, cumin, basil, corriander, thyme, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper. Squeeze water out of the bread and add. Process until well mixed. Form mixture into 16 balls. Flatten each ball into 1/2 inch thick patties. Place patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes. Turn patties, bake another 10 minutes. In a large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat. Add patties, fry until golden brown. Turn patties over, add remaining oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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I've never used the bread technique, and I know that this recipe will work without it. Fresh falafels are about a billion times better than the boxed mixes, IMO (like listening to a grainy, third generation tape of a show vs. being there in person).

Enjoy!

[rubberdinghy]

I love you Andre...

Thanks for the idears...gotta go soak my chick peas, and start experimenting tomorrow...