Falafel

Ingredients

• 2 tbspsunflower oil, divided
• 1onion, chopped
• 1 clovegarlic, crushed
• 400 gchickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tspground cumin
• 1 tspground coriander
• parsley, fresh or substitute dried herbs
• 1egg, beaten

Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over low heat for 5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Tip the onion and garlic into a large mixing bowl with the drained chickpeas and spices. Mash with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down. Stir in the parsley and season to taste. Add the beaten egg and squish the mixture together with your hands.

3. 3

   Mould the mixture into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in the pan and fry the falafels over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and firm.

4. 4

   Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread, or salad.