Falafel is a very popular Middle Eastern snack which is basically deep fried chickpea dumplings. They can be relished as an appetizer with hummus or as a main course with pita bread, salads and a drizzle of tahini / olive oil. However, I gave a slight twist to this classic dish by giving the falafel mix a flat tikki shape and shallow frying them.
This is a very simple, healthy and a nutritious snack that is quite wholesome and a meal on the go. You can also enjoy them with any homemade chutney. They can be wrapped in parathas with your favourite toppings and sauces, a la Indian style. This is a great party recipe that you need to try out. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe of this fusion delicacy.
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (Kabuli Chana)
- 1 cup parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 2 green chilies
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 1/3 cup dry roasted oats
- 2-3 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour (opt)
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
- oil to shallow fry
Blend chickpeas with parsley, mint, green chilies and garlic in a mixer grinder with very little water into a slightly coarse paste.
Mix with rest of the ingredients (except oil) and form into tikkis of any shape. Refrigerate for a couple of minutes.
Heat oil in a pan / tawa and shallow fry them in batches till golden in colour on both sides.
Drain on a kitchen towel and serve as an appetizer with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.
Blend chickpeas with parsley, mint, green chilies & garlic with very little water into a slightly coarse paste.
Mix with rest of ingredients (except oil).
Form into tikkis of any shape. Refrigerate for a couple of minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry them in batches till golden in colour
on both sides.
Drain on a kitchen towel.
Serve as an appetizer with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.
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