jeanie's falafel

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 32 mins


• mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. do not be afraid to use your hands. shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. if the mixture does not hold together, add a little water.
• heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. if you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. you may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.