Easy falafel burgers

• chickpeas↗250g g

  from a can

• medium onion↗1

  finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  crushed

• ground coriander↗2 tsp tsp
• ground cumin↗2 tsp tsp
• flat-leaf parsley↗small pack

  chopped

• plain flour↗2 rounded tbsp tbsp

  rounded

• vegetable oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• hummus100g g
• burger buns↗4

  cut in half

• watercress↗

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Drain, rinse and dry the chickpeas thoroughly, then tip into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until lightly broken up into coarse crumbs.

2. 2

   Add the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, flour and some seasoning, and continue to pulse until combined. Using your hands, gently form the mixture into 4 patties about 10cm in diameter and 2cm thick.

3. 3

   In a large pan, heat the oil and fry the falafels on each side for 2-3 mins or until golden (you may need to do this in batches). Lightly griddle the burger buns on the cut side in a griddle pan, or toast under the grill.

4. 4

   Spread one side of each bun with hummus, top with a falafel burger, add a handful of watercress, then pop the remaining bun half on top.