Falafel
Preparation time:25 minutes
Cooking time:30 minutes
Serves 4
Items for the pita bread::
1.One cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2.One tbsp crumbled (5 grams) fresh yeast
3.½ tbsp sugar
4.One tbsp oil
5.½ tbsp salt
Items for the dressing::
1.Six tbsp fresh thick curds (dahi)
2.Two cloves garlic,chopped
3.¼ cup chopped spring onions (including greens)
4.A pinch of sugar
5.Salt to taste
Items for the patties::
1.One cup kabuli chana (chick peas),soaked overnight and drained
2.½ tbsp chopped green chillies
3.½ cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
4.½ tbsp grated garlic
5.½ cup grated cabbage
6.One cup grated carrot
7.¼ cup finely chopped capsicum
8.½ tbsp roasted cumin seed (jeera) powder
9.Salt to taste
Other items::
1.Oil for deep-frying
2.½ cup thinly sliced tomatoes
3.One cup shredded lettuce
Process for the pita bread::
A.Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl and using enough water,knead into a soft dough until it is smooth and elastic (approx.5 to 7 minutes).
B.Add the oil and knead again
C.Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx.15 to 20 minutes).
D.Press the dough lightly to remove air and divide into 6 equal parts.
E.Roll out each portion into circle of 150 mm. (6'') in diameter and 4mm. (1/6'') thickness
F.Cook on a hot tava (griddle) on each side for a minute or until the bread puffs up.
G.Remove and keep aside
H.Cut each pita bread into 2 halves and keep aside.
Process for the dressing::
A.Blend all the ingredients in a mixer to get a smooth sauce.Keep refrigerated.
Process for the patties::
A.Combine the kabuli chana,green chillies and mint and blend in mixer to a coarse past without using water.
B.Add the remaining ingredients and mix well
C.Divide the mixture into equal parts and shape them into patties.
D.Deep-fry the patties in hot oil till golden brown in colour.
E.Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
How to proceed::
A. Warm the pita bread halves on a hot (tava) griddle.
B.Fill each pita bread half with some tomato slices and shredded lettuce,one patty and a spoonful of the dressing on top.
C.Repeat for the remaining pita bread halves and other ingredients to make 11 more falafels.
Serve immediately.
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