Lebanese Falafel II

Description
Labanese Falafel



Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked in water to cover overnight and drained
 * 1 cup dried shelled fava beans, soaked overnight and drained
 * 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped yellow onions
 * 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
 * 1 cup water
 * 1/2 cup sesame seeds
 * 1/2 cup garbanzo flour
 * 1/4 cup fine bulgar
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
 * 1/4 Tbs. salt
 * 2 tsp. ground cumin
 * 2 tsp. ground coriander
 * 2 tsp. baking powder
 * 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
 * 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
 * Oil for deep-frying
 * (Optional) Substitute the garbanzo and fava beans with 2 cups of chickpeas for a quick and ultimately American-Labanese falafel

Directions
Run the drained garbanzo beans and fava beans through the fine blade on your meat grinder or in your food processor. Blend in all the remaining ingredients and let the mixture stand for 1 hour. Form into little patties 1/3 inch thick and 1-1/2 inches round. Or, you can form them into balls the size of walnuts.

Deep-fry in 375 degree oil until toasty brown and crunchy on the outside, about 4 minutes. Fill pita bread with falafel, sliced tomatoes, sliced onion, lettuce, yogurt, hummus, etc. Makes about 24 patties, enough for 6 sandwiches.

Cook Time: Approx. 50 Minutes