Felafel Fried Chickpea Fritters Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb dried chickpeas ( not canned ! )
1 lg garlic clove or as desired
1 lg onion
1/2 ts cumin
1/2 ts dried corriander ( some chopped fresh is even better )
6 sprigs fresh parsley
1/8 ts cayenne pepper
1/4 ts baking powder
salt to taste
flour as needed prior to frying
optional
cup
hopped fresh cilantro, some cooked bulgur wheat as a filler/binder if needed or even some dried breadcrumbs

Directions:

Cover dried peas with water and let soak overnight.
Drain well
Put in a food processor the onion, garlic and spices etc.
Pure mixture finely but not into a paste,
Add baking powder and mix well.
Mixture should be firm enough to roll/form into balls.; if not, add some filler such as a Tbs of flour or some cooked bulghur wheat
Wet hands and form into balls the size of a walnut.
Roll in some flour to coat and deep fry in hot oil till golden.
Make sure your oil is hot enough for deep frying.
Drain on paper towling
Serve with a hummus dip in pita bread
Or eat with a salsa sauce ( not traditional but really good ! )
Note: do not use canned chickpeas with this recipe it won't turn out well!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	232.04 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	6%
Sodium	38.35mg	2%
Potassium	531.04mg	11%
Total Carbs	35.69g	12%
Sugars	7.36g	29%
Dietary Fiber	6.85g	27%
Protein	12.84g	26%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	35.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.45 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.62g	6%
Sodium	44.36mg	2%
Potassium	614.37mg	11%
Total Carbs	41.29g	12%
Sugars	8.51g	29%
Dietary Fiber	7.92g	27%
Protein	14.85g	26%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	7%
Iron	3.4mg	16%
Calcium	40.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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