I made these ones over the weekend and omitted the cumin as I'd run out and no-one noticed, we also used tinned chickpeas. They're free on EE and it's from the website.
[h=3]Ingredients[/h]
225g dried chickpeas
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 level tsp ground cumin
1 level tsp ground coriander
1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsps chopped parsley
½ tsp baking powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Low calorie cooking spray
[h=3]Method[/h]
Put the chickpeas in a bowl, cover them with plenty of cold water and leave to soak for at least 48 hours. Drain the chickpeas and then rinse well under cold running water in a colander, and cook according to packet instructions.
Put the drained chickpeas in a food processor with the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, chilli and herbs. Process to a thick, smooth puree. Add the baking powder and seasoning and stir well. Transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Take small pieces of the pureed chickpea mixture and form into little balls between your hands, then flatten them out slightly. Arrange the falafel balls on a baking tray that has been sprayed with low calorie cooking spray.
Cook the falafel in a preheated hot oven at 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas 7 for about 12-15 minutes, until crisp and golden. Serve immediately. A bowl of fat free natural yogurt flavoured with fresh mint and chopped chilli makes a good dip for the falafel.