Vegetarian

Quick Spiced Chickpea Falafels 

Try these falafels for an easy family meal. They are a delicious twist on the popular falafels without the deep-frying. Serve as you like!

Serves 2
5 mins prep time
15 mins cook time
Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 pack of The Spice Tailor Punjabi Chickpea Masala (chickpeas included)
50g panko breadcrumbs
15g coriander, finely chopped
20g flat parsley, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil for cooking
2 tbsp. tahini
1 tbsp. flour
1 egg, whisked - or aquafava (to keep it vegan)
1 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
To garnish (optional)
Pickles, tomatoes, flat breads or pitta

Tips and Inspiration

Falafels are a delicious way of incorporating some vegetarian protein into their meals. The downside is the deep frying that goes with it, which this recipe avoids making life really easy. The texture is a slightly different, but these tasty chickpea morsels work really well with most accompaniments, such as tahini and salad in a pitta sandwich. 

Method

Step one

Heat the chickpeas and the sauce from the two pouches in a non-stick frying pan and reduce to a dry texture. Save the spices for a different cook or add them in for more flavour (but remove them before the next stages). Leave to cool.

Step two

Mix the tahini with the lemon juice, 3 tbsp. boiled water and a little of the parsley. Season to taste.

Step three

Once cool, mash the chickpeas mixture, add half the breadcrumbs and the chopped herbs. Mix well, form into balls and flatten slightly, resembling falafels.

Step four

Dip into the flour, then straight into the egg or aquafava and roll in the extra panko breadcrumbs.

Step five

Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the falafels until golden brown. Turning halfway.

Step six

Serve with the tahini sauce and garnishes if you like.

Please ensure food is cooked through and piping hot before serving.

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Made with our delicious Punjabi Chickpea Masala

Our Punjabi-style Chickpea Masala is inspired by the Punjabi dish, ‘Chana masala’. To capture the smoky earthiness reminiscent of the dish, we have paired chickpeas with a symphony of spices and mellowed with a rich tomato base, layering the flavours step by step.

This earthy and satisfying Punjabi-inspired chickpea masala comes complete with chickpeas and whole spices. Enjoy as a main with rice or naan, or serve as a side dish.

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