10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
6
Serves
105 kcal
Calories
5g
Protein
8g
Carbs
6g
Fat
Ingredients
Other
sunflower or vegetable oil2 tbsp
small onion finely chopped1 pieces
garlic clove, crushed1 pieces
400g can chickpea washed and drained1 pieces
ground cumin1 tsp
ground coriander (or use more cumin)1 tsp
handful parsley chopped, or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs1 pieces
egg beaten1 pieces
Method
01
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down. Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste. Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands.
02
Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm. Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread or salad.