Falafel Recipe
Falafel is a deep-fried balls or patties made from white chickpeas (kabuli chana). It is absolutely wonderful and awesome snack. This recipe is the easiest and reliable method to make Falafel.
Falafel is a deep-fried balls or patties made from white chickpeas (kabuli chana). It is absolutely wonderful and awesome snack. This recipe is the easiest and reliable method to make Falafel.
Falafel Recipe |
Ingredients :
For the pita bread:
1 Cup : Whole Wheat Flour (Gehun Ka Atta)
1 Tsp : Crumbled Fresh Yeast
1 Tbsp : Sugar
1 Tbsp : Oil
1/2 Tsp : Salt
For the dressing:
6 Tbsp : Curd (Dahi)
2 : Garlic Cloves, Chopped
1/4 Cup : Chopped Spring Onion Greens
A Pinch : Of Sugar
Salt : To Taste
Other ingredients :
>> OilFor Deep-Frying
>> 1/2 CupThinly Sliced Tomatoes
>> 1 CupShredded Lettuce
Directions :
For the pita bread :
Step1 : Add all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl and using enough water, knead into a soft dough until it is smooth and elastic (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).
Step2 : Add the oil and knead again.
Step3 : Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
Step4 : Press the dough lightly to remove air and divide into six equal parts.
Step5 : Roll out each portion into a circle of 150 mm. (6") in diameter and 4 mm. (1/6") thickness.
Step6 : Cook the bread on a hot tava (griddle) on each side for a minute or until the bread puffs up.
Step7 : Remove and keep it aside.
Step8 : Cut each pita bread into 2 halves and keep it aside.
For the dressing :
Step1 : Blend curd, garlic cloves, spring onion greens, sugar, salt in a mixer to get a smooth sauce and keep it refrigerated.
For the patties:
Step1 : Combine the kabuli chana, green chilies, and mint and blend in the mixer into a coarse paste without using water.
Step2 : Add carrot, capsicum, cumin seeds and garlic and mix well.
Step3 : Divide the mixture into 12 equal parts and shape them into patties.
Step4 : Deep-fry the patties in hot oil till golden brown in color.
Step5 : Drain on absorbent paper and keep it aside.
How to proceed:
Step1 : Warm the pita bread halves on a hot (tava) griddle.
Step2 : Fill each pita bread half with some tomato slices and shredded lettuce, one patty and a spoonful of the dressing on top.
Step3 : Serve the Falafel.
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