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Falafel

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Falafel

Falafel, or falafal is a fritter or a patty made ususally with chole/chickpeas and served in a pita which is a flatbread, similar to a kulcha bread. Falafel roll, which you can say is a cousin of frankie and veg kathi roll.. Whether you're on a diet or craving for fast food, this healthy choice is going to make you feel better. Give the veg cutlet roll a miss, and make this for your kids lunch box!

Ingredients

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    Chickpeas / Chole: 1 Cup (soaked overnight)
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    Handful of Coriander Garlic – 4-5 cloves
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    Onion – 1 Large
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    Green Chilies – 3
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    Salt – as per taste
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    Chili flakes – 1 tsp
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    Coriander powder – 1 tsp
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    Chili powder – ½ tsp
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    Cumin powder – ½ tsp
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    Mustard Oil – 1 tsp
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    Besan – 2 tbsp
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    Lemon Juice: ½ tsp (optional)
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    Baking Soda: ½ tsp (optional)
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    Oil: to deep fry
  • For Wraps

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    Roti – 6
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    Onion Rings – 2
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    Cabbage / Lettuce – a few leaves
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    Mayonnaise – as required
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    Green Chutney – as required (optional)
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    Sesame Chutney – as required

Method

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    In a blender jar, add the soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, green chili, and coriander. Blend to a coarse paste without adding water.
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    Transfer the mixture to a bowl, season well with salt, chili flakes, cumin powder, coriander powder and red chili powder and baking soda and lemon juice if using.
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    Heat 1 tsp of mustard oil until smoky, then pour in to the mixture. Also add in the besan and mix well.
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    Make small portions like cutlets and deep fry in medium hot oil until golden brown.
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    Take down into a kitchen tissue and serve hot as they are or in a wrap.
  • For Wraps

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    Take a roti, spread mayo, place some lettuce, smear in some chutneys, a few onion rings, chili and then the falafel. Pour in some more of the chutney, and roll! Enjoy!