Falafel Burgers
All the flavour and texture of an authentic falafel, but in burger form!
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1⁄2 large onion roughly chopped about 1 cup
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight in a large bowl with water covering them by a couple of inches.
- Drain the chickpeas and add them along with the onion, parsley, salt, garlic, cumin, ground coriander to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is coarse and grainy.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour and baking powder.
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper, then divide the falafel mixture into 4 and form it into 4 round balls before placing them on the parchment lined sheet.
- Using your hand gently press out the balls into flat burger shapes while taking care to keep the sides of the burgers shaped.
- Place the baking sheet in the fridge and allow the burgers to cool in there for a coupe of hours to help them keep their shape while cooking.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and cover the bottom of it with oil.
- When the oil is hot, gently lower the burgers into the pan with a spatula and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. You will know when it is time to flip the burgers when you see the sides turning a nice golden brown.
- Serve on mini naan bread or burger buns with lettuce, tomato, onions and garlic mayo.
Notes
- calorie estimate is for the falafel BEFORE frying in oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal