Enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern delicacy with this easy to make falafel pita recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
Serves: 4
- 3 cups chickpeas, soaked
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves
- Handful fresh coriander
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 3 shallot onions
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
- Pita bread for serving
- Salad leaves for serving
- Hummus, for serving
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- Blend chickpeas, cardamom, cumin, garlic, coriander, flour, onions and pepper until smooth. Leave the mixture for 60 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Make small balls from the mixture, and fry for 2–3 minutes or until golden.
- Cut the pita bread to form pocket. Fill with falafel, salad leaves and hummus.
- Serve immediately.
