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                              FALAFEL (ff)

Recipe By     : FOOD IN A FLASH SHOW #FF2039
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Curtis Aikens

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      cups          cooked chick-peas
    1/2  cup           bread crumbs
    1/2  cup           chicken broth
  1      tablespoon    flour
  1                    egg
  1      tablespoon    tahini
    1/2  teaspoon      cumin
    1/4  teaspoon      dried marjoram
  1      teaspoon      paprika
  1      teaspoon      lemon juice
  2      cloves        garlic
  2      tablespoons   chopped parsley
                       vegetable oil
                       shredded lettuce
                       pita bread
  2      medium        tomatoes
  4                    scallions

Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees in heavy deep skillet or deep fryer. In
processor process chick peas until smooth. Add chicken broth & bread crumbs.
Pulse to mix. Pour into a bowl. Stir in flour, egg, tahini, cumin, marjoram,
paprika, lemon juice, garlic & parsley. Form mixture into 2-inch balls. Coat
with extra flour. Deep fry balls, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain
on paper towels. Put shredded lettuce in pita pockets, top with tomatoes &
scallions. Approximately 6-8 minutes.

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