Rajma Falafal

Ingredients list for Rajma Falafal

• 1 cup Red Kidney Beans soaked, boiled, drained and lightly mashed
• 3 cloves Garlic
• to taste Salt
• ¼ cup Couscous cooked
• 3-4 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves finely chopped
• 2 stalks Spring onion greens finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder
• a pinch Soda bicarbonate
• to deep fry Oil

Method

1. Finely chop garlic cloves and add little salt to it.
2. Mix together rajma, couscous, coriander leaves, mint leaves, spring onion greens, garlic, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, soda bicarbonate and salt in a bowl and mash lightly. Heat oil in a fryer.
3. Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll them into round falafals.
4. Gently slide them into hot oil and deep till half done. Drain on absorbent paper. Press them slightly.
5. Reheat the oil and deep-fry the falafal till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
6. Transfer the falafals on the serving plate and serve hot.