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Falafel

15 oz Chickpeas (Canned) 3 Garlic Cloves 1 Small Onion 1 Tsp Coriander seeds and Cumin Salt, Ground Chili Pepper, Paprika 1 Tbsp Baking Powder Dried Parsley 1 Tbsp Flour 1 Tsp Corn Starch 6 Tbsp Vegetable Oil PREPARATIONS: 1- Grate the onion. 2- Grate the garlic cloves. DIRECTIONS: 1- Mix the grated garlic and onion in a bowl. 2- Add the chickpeas to the bowl. 3- Add 1 tsp coriander seeds and cumin to the bowl. 4- Add salt, paprika and ground chili pepper as preferred. 5- Add 1 tbsp baking powder and dried parsley. 6- Smash the mixture thoroughly. 7- Add 1 tbsp all purpose flour and 1 tsp corn starch and mix well. 8- Shape the mixture into small balls. 9- Heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees (176.67 c) in a pan and deep fry the mixture (falafels) until brown. 10- When fried place the falafels into a napkin to absorb the oil.

FALAFEL CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Falafel's main ingredient is chickpeas. Chickpeas are very rich in fiber and can make weight loss effective. 0.7 Ounces (20 grams) of Falafel has 79 calories. Falafel contains high amounts of dietary fiber and it is also rich in manganese and phosphorus. Falafel is very low in sodium and has no cholesterol.