Falafels From Ten Dollar Dinners

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This has gotten lots of good reviews on foodnetwork. Recipe courtesy melissa d'arabian and from her show ten dollar dinners, episode: footloose and fancy-free falafel

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Steps

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In a food processor , combine the chickpeas , scallions , garlic , cumin , coriander , cayenne , parsley , cilantro , egg , and lemon juice.

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Pulse to combine and season with salt.

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The mixture will not be smooth , but it should not have large chunks.

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Add in the baking powder and 1 / 3 cup of the flour and pulse to just combine.

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Remove to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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Remove the chickpea mixture from the refrigerator.

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Add enough oil to a large saute pan so it reaches 1 / 2-inch up the sides and heat it over medium-high heat until an inserted thermometer reads 360 degrees f.

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Meanwhile , drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1 / 4 cup flour.

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Roll into balls on the floured plate and press gently into patties.

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Fry in batches of hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes each side and drain on paper towels.

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Serve the falafel on a bed of lettuce with chopped salted tomatoes , grated cucumber and white bean yogurt sauce.

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Creamy white bean yogurt sauc.

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Ingredients

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chickpeas, scallions, garlic clove, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, parsley, cilantro, egg, lemon, kosher salt, baking powder, flour, vegetable oil, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, white beans, plain yogurt, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper