How To make Falafel Recipe

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Directions

For the pita bread

• Step1Add all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl and using enough water, knead into a soft dough until it is smooth and elastic (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).
• Step2Add the oil and knead again.
• Step3Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
• Step4Press the dough lightly to remove air and divide into six equal parts.
• Step5Roll out each portion into a circle of 150 mm. (6") in diameter and 4 mm. (1/6") thickness.
• Step6Cook the bread on a hot tava (griddle) on each side for a minute or until the bread puffs up.
• Step7Remove and keep it aside.
• Step8Cut each pita bread into 2 halves and keep it aside.

For the dressing

• Step1Blend curd, garlic cloves, spring onion greens, sugar, salt in a mixer to get a smooth sauce and keep it refrigerated.

For the patties

• Step1Combine the kabuli chana, green chilies, and mint and blend in the mixer into a coarse paste without using water.
• Step2Add carrot, capsicum, cumin seeds and garlic and mix well.
• Step3Divide the mixture into 12 equal parts and shape them into patties.
• Step4Deep-fry the patties in hot oil till golden brown in color.
• Step5Drain on absorbent paper and keep it aside.

How to proceed

• Step1Warm the pita bread halves on a hot (tava) griddle.
• Step2Fill each pita bread half with some tomato slices and shredded lettuce, one patty and a spoonful of the dressing on top.
• Step3Serve the Falafel.

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By Meghna Nath