Falafel Recipe | Mom’s Recipes

Falafel is typical of the East. They are fried dumplings with chickpeas and various condiments. They are also considered “veggie burgers”. Delicious!!

Ingredients

• 400 grams of canned chickpeas with water
• 75 grams of mushrooms, cut into cubes
• 50 grams of breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped or crushed
• 1 and ½ tablespoons of curry powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 chopped chives
• 2 egg whites
• Chopped fresh cilantro to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley to taste
• Olive oil for frying

Preparation Mode

1. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the mushrooms and chives.
2. Stir and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
3. In a blender, blend the chickpeas with the water and garlic.
4. Place the mixture in a bowl and add the chives, coriander, parsley, curry, cumin and mushroom. Stir well.
5. Add the breadcrumbs and egg whites.
6. Mix well until all ingredients are well mixed.
7. Shape into balls and flatten them into burgers.
8. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry them for approximately 5 minutes, browning them on both sides.

Mom Tips

Approximate yield of 4 to 6 servings.

Chickpeas contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid for the production of serotonin, the substance that brings pleasant sensations to the body, which makes you happier.