Green Peas Falafel

One of the most popular street foods of Middle East, falafels are deep-fried balls or fritters usually made with chickpeas or fava beans. Here we have made them with fresh green peas which can be made during the winter months when you get them easily.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 16 Jul 2024 in Recipes Snacks and Starters

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Green Peas Falafel - YT — Green Peas Falafel

Main ingredients	Shelled green peas, Garlic, Cumin powder, All spice powder, Crushed black peppercorns, Fresh mint leaves, Fresh parsley, Onion, Lemon juice, Breadcrumbs, Oil
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Snacks and starters
Prep time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	10-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups shelled green peas
3-4 garlic cloves
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon all spice powder
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup breadcrumbs
Oil for deep frying
To serve
Hummus
Pickled veggies
Pitted green and black olives
Toasted pita breads
French fries

Method

Coarsely crush the green peas, garlic, salt, cumin powder, all spice powder, crushed black peppercorns, mint and parsley in a food processor. Transfer it in a large bowl. Add onion and lemon juice and mix till well combined. Add dried bread crumbs and mix.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Take small portions of the mixture and shape each portion into a falafel.
Slide in the falafels, a few at a time, into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Arrange them on a serving platter and serve hot with hummus, pickled veggies, green and black olives, toasted pita breads and French fries.

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