*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           FALAFEL (LEBANESE)

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Chick peas -- (soaked for 24 h
  1       md           Onion
  1       md           Potato -- peeled
  4                    Garlic cloves
  1       t            Ground coriander
  1       t            Cumin
  2       ts           Salt
    1/2   ts           Pepper
    1/2   ts           Cayenne
  1       tb           Flour
                       Vegetable oil for frying
  2       ts           Baking soda

 Drain chick peas. Quarter onion and potato. Run all
 through fine holes of the meat grinder along with the
 garlic two times. Add all remaining ingredients except
 baking soda and vegetable oil. Mix well. Run through
 grinder once more. Mix again. Cover and leave to rest
 for two to three hours. Heat oil for deep frying.
 While oil is heating add baking soda to the chick pea
 mixture. With dampened hands, form mixture into balls
 the size of a walnut, then flatten slightly into a
 patty. Deep fry, making sure patties are cooked
 through and are golden brown. Remove from oil with a
 slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Shared by
 Rita Taule, Prodigy ID# BTVC62A.



                  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -