Falafel : Glutenfree

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Ingredients: Falafel : Glutenfree

A traditional middle eastern snack, usually deep fried in oil, and without the egg. This method ensures the chickpeas are properly cooked.

Ingredients:

Serves 4

8 oz or 225g of dried chickpeas

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

4 cloves of garlic peeled and crushed

fresh parsley or coriander, 2 heaped tablespoons when chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

salt to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 egg

Instructions: Falafel : Glutenfree

Instructions:

• Soak the chickpeas in plenty of water for24 hours before use, then rinse in fresh water.
• Boil the chickpeas vigorously for 10 minutesand use a slotted spoon to remove any scum or foam from the water.
• In fresh water, simmer the chickpeas forone hour, then drain.
• In a food processor, grind the chickpeasand onion to a coarse puree.
• Mix in all the remaining ingredients.
• Spoon the mixture in walnut sized ballsonto an oiled baking tray and flatten slightly.

Cooking:

• Bake in a preheated oven, gas mark 6,400F, 200C for 15 to 20 minutes or golden brown.
• Serve hot as a snack or starter.