Falafel Burgers

FALAFEL BURGERS

1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
small handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley
small handful of chopped coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tbs wholemeal flour plus extra for dusting
200ml sunflower oil for frying

Put the chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, spices and flour in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Flour your hands and shape the mixture into 10 patties.

Heat the oil in a frying pan until it is nice and hot. Fry the falafels on both sides for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Leave them on a sheet of kitchen towel to drain.

Serve in a bun or pitta with lettuce, tomato and a dollop of hummus or home-made ketchup."