Veg falafel

Ingredients

1/2cup chickpeas(kabuli Channa)

1/2 onion roughly chopped

1 flake garlic crushed

1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or coriander/cilantro leaves

1tsp ground coriander(dhania powder)

1tsp ground cumin(jeera pd)

1/4tsp red chilli powder

1/4tsp black pepper(kalimirch pd)

1tsp salt, or to taste

2tbsp semolina (Suji)

1/2tsp baking soda(meetha soda)

1/4tsp turmeric pd

Oil for frying

Method

1) Soak the chickpeas overnight

2)Drain and place in the mixer

3)Add the onions, garlic, fresh coriander, cumin, turmeric,red chilli pd, black pepper pd. and salt. Grind to make a fine paste.

4)Add the semolina and baking soda. Mix well. Make small round balls, flatten them slightly.

5) Heat oil for frying in a wok. Fry 3-4 falafels at a time on medium heat till brown and cooked from inside.

6)Remove and drain on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining falafels. Cook2-3 minutes. Serve hot with hummus

Note- 1/2 tsp curry powder can be used instead of cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder.