Beetroot Falafel

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Beetroot Falafel

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana - 1/2 cup (soaked overnight)


  • Peeled, Grated and squeezed Beetroot – 1/4 cup tightly packed


  • Garlic cloves – 1


  • Coarsely Ground Coriander Seeds – 1/2 tsp


  • Freshly ground Black Peppercorns – 1 ½ tsp


  • Coarsely Ground Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp


  • Onion - 1/2 small finely chopped


  • Finely chopped coriander leaves - 3/4 cup


  • Corn starch/ Corn flour– 1/2 tbsp


  • Baking Soda – 1 pinch


  • Salt - 1/4 tsp or to taste


  • Oil – 3 -4 tbsp for shallow frying

Directions

  • Blend all first 11 ingredients into blender into rough paste. Scoop into a bowl.
  • Divide it into 9-10 equal part and make a small tikkies or cutlets. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a nonstick pan heat oil. Shallow fry falafels on low flame until crisp and golden brown from both the sides.
  • Serve hot with hummus or any dip and salad or stuff them in a bun and serve.