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Sweet falafel
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Makes 12-16 falafel depending on size!
Ingredients
- Half an onion, roughly chopped
- 440g can of chickpeas (drained)
- Bunch of fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons of corn meal or masa harina
- 1 large garlic clove
- small handful of raisins
- small handful of dried dates
- small handful of cashew nuts
- breadcrumbs or ground nuts for coating
Method
- STEP 1Blend all ingredients (except bread crumbs) until you have a thick mixture. Add a little water if you need to bring the mixture together.
- STEP 2Pre-heat oven to 200c. Warm a tray with some oil.
- STEP 3Form mixture into 12-16 balls, and roast for 40 minutes. (You could make into patties and shallow fry).