Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I love falafels from Manischewitz and the bulk section in our healthy living store but it is too spicy for my kiddos. Does anyone know if it is possible to make falafel mixes or one that is not so overpowering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Here are three recipes I've collected for making your own falafels. They don't seem spicy, but you can decide which one you like best. Falafel Ingredients: 4 cup uncooked chickpeas 1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro 1/4 cup packed chopped parsley 3 tablespoon garlic (powder or chopped fresh) 1/4 onion 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon each salt & pepper 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup baking powder(optional) Directions: Soak beans overnight. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until its combined, Scraping down the sides as needed. don't add any water or extra oil. Bake or fry in olive oil until golden brown, take time so the insides are all cooked as well. This recipe goes well with a simple tahini sauce. Real Mid Eastern Falafel Ingredients 1 bag dry chickpeas 1 large Spanish onion 2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 2 tablespoons cumin 1 large lemon 1 cup flour 3 cups vegetable oil 1/4 tablespoon salt dash pepper Directions: Soak dry chickpeas in a bowl, covering completing with cool water for 24 hours, on counter top with a plate or top to secure bowl (4 cans of chick peas may substitute dry). Grind peas in food processor or by hand, and fork till it becomes paste like. Place in a large bowl with finely diced garlic, onion and cumin (jar chopped garlic may be used). Mix well. Form balls in the palm of your hand slightly flattening on both sides. In a separate bowl take flour, and just cover balls in flour. Fry in 3 cups hot oil on a medium flame until crispy on both sides. Serve with crispy oven warmed pita bread and squeeze fresh lemon on top to taste. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 24 hours 30 minutes The Israeli Version for Falafel Ingredients: 8 oz chick peas (not canned, please. See note at the end.) 3 Tablespoons Wheatmeal or Cracked wheat or Burguhl. 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped as fine as possible. 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Directions: 1. Soak chick peas in water for 8 hours. Drain and grind. 2. Soak Wheatmeal or substitute in water for 2 hours. Drain and grind. 3. Mix all ingredients together. 4. Form balls about 3/4 inch diameter. 5. Deep fry until golden brown (best fried in a net or a deep fryer). 6. Serve in/with vegan pita bread, Hummus, Tahini sauce, tomatoes- cucumbers-parsley-lemon juice salad. Save me some. Note: It is possible to use canned chick peas. Howe'ver, it is not as good, and you have to count more weight (because they are pre- cooked, and absorbed water) , " mrswalp29 " <mrswalp29 wrote: > > I love falafels from Manischewitz and the bulk section in our healthy > living store but it is too spicy for my kiddos. Does anyone know if it > is possible to make falafel mixes or one that is not so overpowering... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I have never had <Manischewitz but have had " bulk " falafels. I believe they are made by Fantastic Foods. I do not particularly like them. I do not recall them being that spicy. Maybe part of the problem is that falafels are usually deep fried so they are heavy and hard to digest. I believe I sent in a falafel recipe awhile ago made from fava beans. They were good. As I recall, the only spice may be some black pepper and garlic. Recipes should be in the files. GB , " mrswalp29 " <mrswalp29 wrote: > > I love falafels from Manischewitz and the bulk section in our healthy > living store but it is too spicy for my kiddos. Does anyone know if it > is possible to make falafel mixes or one that is not so overpowering... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Another idea may be to put more baking powder in recipe and possibly more parsley to make them light and then bake them. GB , " mrswalp29 " <mrswalp29 wrote: > > I love falafels from Manischewitz and the bulk section in our healthy > living store but it is too spicy for my kiddos. Does anyone know if it > is possible to make falafel mixes or one that is not so overpowering... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.