FELAFEL SANDWICH (Middle Eastern Fritters) Recipe
This is one of my favorite "street foods" in the Middle East. It is originated in Egypt as a snack. Here is my version of felafel recipe...
Ingredients
- 1 c. chickpeas (canned)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
- 1 tbsp. parsley or coriander leaves
- 1 large potato, boiled and mashed
- all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
- Arabian flat bread
- fried eggplants, chopped
- french fries
- boiled eggs, chopped
- tomatoes, sliced
- chopped parsley
- hummus or mayonnaise
Directions
- Rinse chickpeas and remove skins.
- Grind chickpeas, garlic, onion, salt, chili, cumin, coriander and parsley in a food processor.
- Mix chickpea mixture and mashed potato in a bowl. Blend well.
- Take 2 tbsp. mixture and drop onto oiled tray. Repeat the process. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Coat felafel with flour. Mold into a ball. Flatten slightly with palms.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- Fill flat bread with felafel, eggplant, french fries, boiled egg, tomato, chopped parsley and hummus.
- Roll like a spring roll.
- Serve hot with ketchup.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 306g | |
| Recipe makes 5 servings | |
| Calories 168 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 11% |
| Total Fat 2.08g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.43g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium 770mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 33.07g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 31% |
| Sugars 5.36g | 4% |
| Protein 6.6g | 11% |
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Reviews
December 5, 2010
It's nutritious and tasty.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
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