Spicy falafels

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• caroline

  2007-11-15 09:42:41.439161

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  Ours didn't end up looking much like falafels (very light coloured) and were very crumbly but they tasted great.

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• PoppyD

  2007-11-23 14:40:19.048995

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  I added more cumin and used fresh corriander but I was very impressed with this recipe. I think the main thing is to taste the mixture (before you add the raw egg!) and see if it suits your tastes. The falafels held together very well. Mmmmm

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• Nicola

  2007-11-29 14:51:05.18144

  Nicola rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Likewise, the falafel were very crumbly and didnt bind very well. Possibly better deep fried so they are cooked all over - not as healthy though! Taste was great though.

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• Alastair

  2008-01-15 15:22:26.357356

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  Vary tasty although I agree with the comments about crumbly teture but I overcame this by adding roasted aubergine or roasted pepper and it was much smoother.

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• Suzanne

  2008-02-22 12:16:25.002368

  Suzanne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I added chopped mint and coriander to these falafels, as I had it in the fridge, which gave them a lovely fresh flavour, plus a squeeze of lemon juice to lift the flavour a little. I also rolled the falafels in sesame seeds before frying, which gave them wonderful extra texture. I agree with the other reviewers that they were pretty crumbly, so take care when turning them over in the pan. If you cook them, then set them aside and re-heat in the oven before serving, they tend to hold together better. Delicious in a tortilla wrap with chilli sauce, yogurt, salad and sliced red onion. Veggie kebab heaven!

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• Judie Holliday

  2008-04-06 16:34:41.062013

  Judie Holliday commented on this recipe

  I added a squeeze of lemon juice, some fresh chilli (fried with the onions and garlic) and some fresh coriander and then whizzed it up in my mini processor. The mixture was quite wet rather than crumbly but it fried up nicely into patties. Lovely in a wrap with salad and yoghurt.

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• Jon

  2008-07-17 14:12:51.470913

  Jon commented on this recipe

  Add some bread crumbs to help bind the mixture and place them in the fridge for an hour and they wont break up

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• lady_v

  2009-01-03 21:12:24.180593

  lady_v rated and commented on this recipe

  

  tried this recipie for the first time and really liked it- my patties crumbled at the first attempt but leave to fry for 2 mins each side and they stay pretty solid. I also added a red chilli, fresh mint, coriander, a slpash of lemon juice to the mixture, and plenty of salt and pepper. We had them with pitta bread, salad, natural yoghurt dip with mint, cucumber and coriander and also the beef tomoato stuffued with cous cous recipie.. absolutely delicious! mmm

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• flubbles1982

  2009-01-08 10:01:27.777527

  flubbles1982 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I amended this recipe slightly, I didn't have an onion (disorganised I know) but I did have a leek! I figured that it might work as they are both alliums, and it did. Then I didn't bother mashing this in a bowl, I added all the ingredients into a food mixer and it produced a much finer falafel which I prefer. Also I added a pinch of paprika and hot chilli powder. I then shaped these into 12 mini falafels instead of 6 large ones and found them much easier to turn in the pan. If you let them get quite dark before turning them it makes it much easier. I served them cold in half a pitta with garlic mayonnaise and cucumber and tomato. I have the left-overs for my lunch today. Yum Yum! Will definitely make again!

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• Emmie

  2009-01-24 17:59:15.267081

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  Very easy to make although I'd put in the food processor next time rather than mashing. Was a very wet mixture but just about held up when cooking. I may try adding some lemon or lime juice as per other suggestions to make it a little more interesting. Went well with chilli jam and yoghurt but not enough wow factor to try again for a while.

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• PolyVinylBride

  2009-01-25 13:47:13.89958

  PolyVinylBride rated and commented on this recipe

  

  It came out really runny, so when I tried frying them they were pretty much a disaster! I then baked them the next day hoping to rescue them and yes they came out crispy and lush. I love them in tortillas with sour cream and salad.

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• flubbles1982

  2009-02-04 12:19:43.717654

  flubbles1982 commented on this recipe

  Just another update! I made these again last night and I decided to mash the mixture (couldn't be bothered to get out the food processor wash it etc) and it was very wet compared to when I blitzed it in the food mixer. I will definitely use the food mixer next time.

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• Leamac83

  2009-02-07 19:22:44.003075

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  Made these as the recipe stated and they worked out great. Used spray oil to fry them to cut the calories even more. Totally delicious!! Lunchbox fave!

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• gemprimmer

  2009-02-18 13:19:50.268203

  gemprimmer rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I baked mine in the oven instead and they came out great.

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• Mhairi

  2009-03-08 16:22:22.822125

  Mhairi rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I used the food processor and some breadcrumbs to help bind it. Chilling them for half an hour seemed help them retain their shape. I was missing some spices so just added what I had like paprika and chili. Very yummy

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• trixyvixy

  2009-04-16 14:00:37.002644

  trixyvixy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really liked the flavour of these. Added cayenne pepper and salt as i followed Poppy's tip to taste before adding egg. Aslo fried the onion in garlic oil. Will make again!

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• Yvonne

  2009-04-24 09:37:20.666369

  Yvonne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  made these last night,mixture v wet.put in the fridge for awhile but still difficult to handle!made into 8 balls and baked on an oiled tray for 25 minutes-gas 4/180c looked very rustic!but yummy with basmati rice salad houmous and raita.

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• Rob

  2009-04-25 09:22:15.849095

  Rob rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Couldn't get on with these. Tried varying levels of seasoning but couldn't get past the fact that they just tasted like beans. Maybe I'm spoilt with supermarket instant falafel and this is what they *should* taste like ;)

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• miniminx

  2009-04-30 11:40:19.70791

  miniminx commented on this recipe

  i loosely used this to make my own falafel recipe, which traditionally includes fava beans or broad beans - i used tinned broad beans. used the blender to mush to a smooth paste and took out the egg, added lemon juice, coriander and parsely. rolled into balls, covered in sesame seeds and baked in the oven! easy, tasty and healthy...but a bit dry, so make some mint/yogurt dip and enjoy!

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• Lisa

  2009-05-25 20:39:00.811684

  Lisa commented on this recipe

  add flour! just made them with probably about 2 tablespoons of flour and they stayed together much better (and also cayenne pepper as i like it spicy!)

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 400g can chickpeas , washed and drained
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander (or use more cumin)
• handful parsley , chopped, or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 egg , beaten

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Cook 10 mins

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 400g can chickpeas , washed and drained
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander (or use more cumin)
• handful parsley , chopped, or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 egg , beaten

Per Falafel

105 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, sugar 1g, salt 0.27 g

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