Why recepie famous for?
"This is a great recipe for falafel. Everyone that I have made it for loves it. Yum!
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill weedsalt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)For Falafel:
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 onion, chopped1/2 cup fresh parsley2 cloves garlic, chopped1 egg2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup dry bread crumbsoil for frying2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. Chill for at least 30 minutes.In a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. In a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas.
In a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. Form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. Serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber s
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