Falafel

INGREDIENTS:

    • Chickpeas / Kabuli chana - ½ cup
    • Onion - 1 small (roughly cut)
    • Garlic -  3 cloves
    • Green chili - 4 numbers
    • Coriander leaves - 2 cup
    • Cumin seeds / cumin powder- ¼ tsp
    • Coriander powder - ½ tsp
    • Chilli powder - ½ tsp
    • Salt - to taste
    • Pepper powder - ½ tsp
    • Garam masala - ¼ tsp
    • Baking soda - ¼ tsp
    • Baking powder - ¼ tsp
    • Maida - 1 tbsp
    • Besan - 1 tbsp
    • Lemon juice - ½ tsp (optional)

METHOD:

    1. Soak the chickpeas in enough water overnight or for 8 to 9 hours.
    2. Drain chickpeas well.
    3. Take a food processor/ grinder jar/ blender jar.
    4. Add the chickpeas and remaining falafel ingredients.
    5. Pulse until the mixture reaches a coarse crumb texture without adding any water. (The consistency should be semi coarse, don’t make it too pasty or too smooth.)
    6. Take the falafel mixture in a bowl. Check the taste and add more salt or spice powders if required. Mix well.
    7. Prepare small/medium-sized balls from the ground mixture and place onto a clean plate. 
    8. While making balls, if the falafel breaks or if the dough is sticking to hand then add a tbsp more of maida and mix well.
    9. In a pan, heat oil.
    10. Place the falafel and stir occasionally, keeping the flame on medium.
    11. Once the falafel turns golden brown, drain off on to the kitchen paper and serve hot !.

TIPS:


    • You can even refrigerate the mixture for a couple of days.


HEALTH BENEFITS

CHICKPEAS:

  • It helps in weight management.
  • Help manage your blood sugar levels.
  • Excellent source of protein and nutrients.
  • Improves Bone health
  • Help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.
  • May Help Keep Your Appetite Under Control.

ONION:

  • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
  • Reduce cholesterol levels.
  • Have antibacterial properties.
  • Help control blood sugar.
  • It can lower heart disease risk.

GARLIC:

  • Boost immunity.
  • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
  • Has antibacterial properties.
  • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
  • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

GREEN CHILLI:

  • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
  • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
  • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
  • It contains iron.
  • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

CHILLI POWDER:

  • Fight infections and builds immunity.
  • Great for the hair, skin, digestive system and eyes.
  • Increases your fat-burning skills.
  • Kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.
  • Maintain healthy blood pressure.
  • Stimulates sexual arousal.

CORIANDER POWDER:

  • Helps in reducing the menstruation pain and prevent menstrual irregularities.
  • Brings down cholesterol levels that lead to a healthy heart.
  • Control of diabetes.
  • Helps digest food, absorb fats and fight cold & flu.
  • Helps in having healthier skin and hair.
  • Improve immunity.

GARAM MASALA:

  • Boosts metabolism and  digestion
  • Fights bloating and nausea.
  • Full of antioxidants.
  • Great for fighting bad breath.
  • Helps in keeping the gastrointestinal tract healthy.
  • Preventing skin problems and also help fight inflammation.

PEPPER POWDER:

  • Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
  • Enhances skincare.
  • Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
  • Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
  • Improves digestion.
  • Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.

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