FALAFEL

These spicy chickpea cakes make a great veggie supper served with a simple salad. Try them!

Ingredients: (serves 4)
425 can of chickpeas - rinsed and drained
1 onion - roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves - roughly chopped
2tsp cumin seeds
1tsp mild chilli powder
2tbs chopped mint
3tbs chopped coriander
50g breadcrumbs
vegetable oil - for frying
salt and pepper

Method:

• Put the chickpeas in a blender or food processor with the onion, garlic, spices, herbs, breadcrumbs and a little salt and pepper.
• Blend to make a chunky paste.
• Take dessertspoonfuls of the mixture and flatten into round cakes.

• Heat the oil to a 1cm depth in a frying pan and fry half the falafel for about 3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
• Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm while you cook the rest of the falafel.
• Serve with a fresh salad.