Emz Fantastic Felafel

Ingredients

• 4 cups chickpeas (2 cups soaked for 1 1/2 hours and boiled untill very soft, drained)
• 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed (to suit taste)
• 1/2 cup scallion, finely minced
• 1/2 cup celery, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, finely ground
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, finely ground
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt (to suit taste)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 3 tablespoons flour (or fine bread crumbs)
• flour, for coating
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   mash the chickpeas well.

2. 2

   combine with other ingredients.

3. 3

   mix well.

4. 4

   with floured hands, make the batter into approx 1 inch balls or patties.

5. 5

   dust each one lightly with flour.

6. 6

   heat approx 2-inch pool of oil in a heavy skillet to 365 degrees C.

7. 7

   deep fry the felafels untill golden.

8. 8

   serve and enjoy!