Easy falafel recipe

• sunflower or vegetable oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• small onion↗1

  finely chopped

• garlic↗1

  clove, crushed

• can chickpea↗400g g

  washed and drained

• ground cumin↗1 tsp tsp
• ground coriander↗1 tsp tsp

  (or use more cumin)

• parsley↗handful

  chopped, or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs

• egg↗1

  beaten

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down. Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste. Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands.

2. 2

   Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm. Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread or salad.