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Ingredients

  • 400g can chickpeas, drained
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp mild curry paste
  • 1 Tbsp plain flour
  • 25g bunch fresh coriander or parsley
  • Pitta breads
  • Tomato salsa
  • Green salad

Method

  • STEP 1
    Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry onion until it softens, add the garlic and continue cooking on a lower heat for 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • STEP 2
    Place the onion and garlic, chickpeas, curry paste, flour and coriander into a food processor and blitz until the mixture is smooth. Alternatively, place in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher.
  • STEP 3
    Divide mixture into 12 small balls the size of a golf ball, flatten slightly.
  • STEP 4
    Fry the falafel in the remaining oil for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden.
  • STEP 5
    Serve in toasted pitta bread with tomato salsa and green salad.
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