Falafel From Moosewood Cookbook

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An exotic vegetarian delicacy... It's so easy and so good! very flavorful and lots of spice. this only takes 5 minutes to put together and another few minutes of frying. put them in a pita with shredded lettuce and tzatziki sauce (recipe # 257413 is excellent!) for an easy, delicious, vegetarian lunch or dinner! . figure 3 to 4 felafel will fit in a pita when planning serving sizes.

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Steps

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Place all ingredients except flour in a food processor.

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Blend until the consistency is uniform.

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Thoroughly mix flour into the felafel batter with a spoon.

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Heat a heavy skillet and add oil to coat completely.

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Wait until oil is heated and water sizzles upon contact when sprinkled into pan.

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Drop tablespoons of the batter into the oil , flattening slightly with a spatula like a small thick pancake.

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When bottoms are crispy and browned , flip them over.

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Place cooked felafel on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any residual oil.

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Keep warm in a 300 degree oven if not serving immediately.

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Ingredients

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chickpeas, onion, garlic cloves, cumin, turmeric, salt, cayenne pepper, fresh parsley, water, lemon juice, flour, oil