Falafel

  

• Chickpeas (soaked)     - 1 c
• Baking Soda     - 1/2 tsp
• Pepper Pwdr     - 1 tsp
• Chillies     - 2/3
• Corriander     - 1 tsp
• Cumin pwdr     - 1 tsp
• Lemon Juice     - 1 Tbsp
• Maida     - 3 Tbsp
• Minced Onions     - 1/2 c
• Minced Cilantro     - 2 Tbsp
• Salt     - 1 tsp
• Veg. Oil for deep frying     - 2 c

1. Grind all the ingredients  coarsely, without water.
2. Heat  Veg. Oil  in a small Kadai on medium heat setting.
3. Make small golf sized balls. Flatten them in the middle.
4. Fry both sides till brown. Drain on paper towels.

 Tips: These can be eaten plain as snacks or used as a filling in a sandwich along with lettuce and tomatoes. Add some sour cream or hummus as a dressing in the sandwich.