Easy Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons flour
• canola oil or vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl. Add flour and combine well.

2. 2

   Mash chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. You can also combine ingredients in a food processor. You want the result to be a thick paste.

3. 3

   Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.

4. 4

   Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden brown (2-5 minutes).