Among the most welcomed additions to the American scene are the numerous Middle Eastern restaurants which have brought a new and exciting cuisine to many cities. A few years ago these restaurants were confined to four to five in our largest cities. Falafel, which are quickly becoming as popular as hamburgers, can easily be made at home.
I knew you'd be snooping here looking for some healthy recipes to start the New Year. This one is sure to make a splash!
1/2 pd. dried chick-peas
3 cups water
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
3/4 tsp. baking powder
oil for frying
Place chickpeas in saucepan with water. Boil for 30 minutes or until soft. Take off and cover pan and let cool. In a food processor add drained beans, onion, garlic, parsley, pepper, cumin, salt, and baking powder. Run at high speed until smooth and no chunks are seen. Shape into balls and fry in 1-2 inches of oil or slip into deep fryer. Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Slip into pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
I knew you'd be snooping here looking for some healthy recipes to start the New Year. This one is sure to make a splash!
1/2 pd. dried chick-peas
3 cups water
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
3/4 tsp. baking powder
oil for frying
Place chickpeas in saucepan with water. Boil for 30 minutes or until soft. Take off and cover pan and let cool. In a food processor add drained beans, onion, garlic, parsley, pepper, cumin, salt, and baking powder. Run at high speed until smooth and no chunks are seen. Shape into balls and fry in 1-2 inches of oil or slip into deep fryer. Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Slip into pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
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