Split Pea Falafel
Recipe By:
Catherine
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serves:
8
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yield:
8 servings
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ready in:
30 mins
(10 mins
Prep
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20 mins
Cook)
Made with yellow split peas, onion, fresh mint and spices, these falafel are great served in pitta with salad, yoghurt and mint sauce - a delicious vegetarian lunch or supper.
Recipe provided by:
Allrecipes
ingredients
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500g (1 1/4 lb) yellow split peas
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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10 to 15 leaves fresh mint, chopped
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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cayenne pepper to taste
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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vegetable oil for frying
preparation method
- Place split peas in a large bowl, and cover with water (roughly twice as much water as split peas by volume). Cover, and let soak for 24 hours.
- Drain the water from the peas, and mash thoroughly. Mix in onion, garlic, mint, egg, coriander and cumin. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 185 C.
- Form split pea mixture into small rounds, flatten slightly, and drop into hot oil. Fry until the falafel are a rich brown colour.