Falafel is again a healthy snack and can be used in various ways. It is like a tikki that can be used with various other items. You can make Falafel burgers, Falafel sandwiches, footlongs or have it plain with some hummus. Have it with drinks or as evening snack. Since it is heavy, it is a good food for vegetarians.
Ingredients:
Chickpeas (white chane) - 2 Cups
Chopped Onions - ½ cup
Garlic - minced
Salt to taste
Coriander (Dhaniya) Powder - 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - according to taste
Coriander leaves
Method:
Soak chickpeas overnight or for six hours. Wash properly and remove water. In a blender, blend the chickpeas but do not make a fine paste of it. It should be thick. Now add salt, dhaniya powder, red chilli powder, garlic, onions and coriander leaves. Mix everything properly. Now make small balls of it and press a little to make tikkis. Deep fry them but do not touch till one side is properly done. Serve with hummus or use it between pita bread or sandwich slices.
Falafel can be served with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
You can either make falafel and store them in fridge for 2 days or keep the mixture ready to make them anytime you want. It is a healthy snack and can be had at any time of the day.
You can even give your kids falafel with hummus in bread or chapattis. It is healthy and will help in keeping your child’s tummy full.
Do prepare it and write your feedback.
Ingredients:
Chopped Onions - ½ cup
Garlic - minced
Salt to taste
Coriander (Dhaniya) Powder - 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - according to taste
Coriander leaves
Method:
Soak chickpeas overnight or for six hours. Wash properly and remove water. In a blender, blend the chickpeas but do not make a fine paste of it. It should be thick. Now add salt, dhaniya powder, red chilli powder, garlic, onions and coriander leaves. Mix everything properly. Now make small balls of it and press a little to make tikkis. Deep fry them but do not touch till one side is properly done. Serve with hummus or use it between pita bread or sandwich slices.
You can either make falafel and store them in fridge for 2 days or keep the mixture ready to make them anytime you want. It is a healthy snack and can be had at any time of the day.
You can even give your kids falafel with hummus in bread or chapattis. It is healthy and will help in keeping your child’s tummy full.
Do prepare it and write your feedback.
What is dhaniya powder?
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteDhaniya means coriander. You get the powder easily in market. Else you can buy dry coriander seeds and make the powder yourself.