FALAFEL II

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These taste great in pita with salad, yogurt, and mint sauce!! The preparation time is minimal as the various ingredients can be left to soak/chill overnight.

Provided by Catherine

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound yellow split peas
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh mint
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place split peas in a large bowl, and cover with water (roughly twice as much water as split peas by volume). Cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Drain the water from the peas, and mash the peas thoroughly. Mix in onion, garlic, mint, egg, coriander, and cumin. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Form split pea mixture into small rounds, flatten slightly, and drop into hot oil. Fry until the falafel are a rich brown color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Joy Bin12
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The falafel is always crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce is creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Cameron Martinez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tahini sauce was the perfect complement.


Amina Begum
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I'm not a fan of falafel, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The falafel was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a deliciou


Webster Daniel
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This recipe was a disaster! The falafel was mushy and the tahini sauce was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


S Aamir shahG
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The falafel was a bit dry, but the tahini sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more moisture to the falafel next time.


Wade Parker
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The falafel was delicious and the tahini sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Karsikh Raheel
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I'm a big fan of falafel, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The falafel was flavorful and well-seasoned, and the tahini sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with pita bread and hummus, and it was a hit with my family.


mariebelle Abi gerges
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Falafel is a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern dish that I've been wanting to try for a while. This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tahini sauce was th


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