Ingredients:
2 cups of dry fava beans, peeled and soaked for 8-12 hours.
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic
1 stick leek, roughly chopped
1 stick leek, roughly chopped
1 hot chili pepper, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt
Ground coriander and sesame for frying
vegetable oil
6 people
40 Min.
10 Min.
Directions:
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1
Drain the soaked beans and combine with onion, garlic, coriander, parsley, leeks and green chilli season with salt and cumin.
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2
Pass the mixture through a food processor. pulse until minced but not puréed; add water tablespoon by tablespoon if necessary to allow the machine to do its work, but keep the mixture as dry as possible.
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3
Refrigerate for an hour before frying. Use the falafel mould or shape with wet hands about 8cm in diameter and 2cm thick then dip in sesame and ground coriander mixture.
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4
Heat vegetable oil to 175c in a deep pot or wok and fry 1 ball to test. Then fry about 6 balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Stuff half a pita with falafel balls, chopped tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and pickled turnips. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
