Falafel

Ahh falafel, one of my most fave things to eat. When i can be bothered to make them this is the recipe (but marks and spencers ones are lush to!!!)

What do i need?

• 2 cans of chickpeas
• 2tbsp lemon juice
• 1onion (very finely chopped)
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1tsp ground coriander
• 1tsp ground cumin
• 1tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2tbsp plain flour
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

How do i make it?

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and lightly blitz in  blender until looks like breadcrumbs, not purée.
2. Add the lemon juice, onion, garlic, spices and herbs and mix well.
3. Roll a small handfuls of the mix into a balls then flatten slightly.
4. heat oil and fry the balls in batches for 2-3 mins on each side.
5. Drain and serve.

Serve in a pitta bread with some lettuce and cucumber, and a blob of hummus or mayo!!