Falafel

Step 1

Place the chickpeas in a bowl, fill with water and leave to soak for approx. 12 hrs.

Step 2

Drain the chickpeas and blitz in a food processor.

Step 3

Press the garlic, deseed the chilli, finely chop the chilli and coriander, add to the chickpeas.

Step 4

Add the flour and all the remaining ingredients, knead the mixture thoroughly by hand until the ingredients have combined to form a compact mass.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into approx. 18 walnut-sized balls.

Step 6

Fill a pot to ⅓ with oil and heat it to approx. 180°C. Slide the falafel into the oil in batches using a slotted spoon, deep-fry for approx. 3 mins. Remove and drain on paper towels.