Lebanese Falafel

**Jubes**'s Note:

A Lebanese version of falafel. Vegetarian and if a gluten free diet is followed substitute the flour for a gluten free blend. Posted for Zaar world tour. Fava beans are also kown as broad beans. Note- time to cook does not include overnight soaking od the dried fava beans.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Felafel Ingredients

• 1 kg green dried fava beans, peeled
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
• 3 heads garlic, peeled and crushed
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons plain flour or 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon ground dried coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 3 teaspoons baking powder

For Deep Frying

• vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Soak beans in water for 24 hours, then drain well. Peel the fava beans.
2. Mix together the peeled fava beans, chopped parsley, coriander/cilantro, crushed garlic and chopped onions.
3. Grind in a food processor.
4. Add all remaining falafel ingredients and process again.
5. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
6. Knead the falafel mix.
7. Form spoonfuls of the falafel mixture into balls and flatten slightly.
8. Heat oil in deep pan over high heat, then fry till browned.
9. Note: Cooking time does not include 24 hours soaking time for the beans.

Reviews

[Chef #997795]

Falafel IS Lebanese ;-) There are versions of it all over the Middle-East, but the Libanon is it's birthplace (homous: same story) As it was -and is- very basic food, all frills are omitted. Beans, cumin, parsley, salt, served with flat bread. Sometimes some tomatoslices, but that's it..

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Very, very nice! I made this for the family tonight~my son is vegan, and introduced this to us about 2 years ago. We have falafel parties now! I really like the garlic and red chili pepper addition. The two flavors stood out, but remained smooth in flavor. Perfect! I browned these quickly in a skillet, and finished warming in my minature oven. Thanks, Jubes! Delish-O.