Easy to Make Felafel

 Felafel is basically ground chickpea patties that are fried and added to sandwiches.  It is easily made from Dried and stored products.

• 4 cups of cooked Chick peas***
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp tumeric
• dash of Cayenne
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 Tbs of Lemon juice
• Vegetable oil

*** If using canned chickpeas use 2 cans

1. Drain the Chick peas well
2. Combine all ingredients except the flour in a food processor. ( This can be done by hand. Use a Potato masher and a spatula and mash then mix well)
3. Add the flour and mix well
4. Heat 3 Tbl of oil in a heavy frying pan/skillet. Fry tablespoons of "batter" like small pancakes 10 min on each side. more oil may be needed
5. When done, drain on paper towels and keep warm
6. Serve in sandwiches, on a salad, or as a snack.
7. Leftover batter will keep for several days