Falafel

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• 200 g chickpeas

• large bowl

In a large bowl, cover chickpeas with cold water, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Then, drain chickpeas and rinse with water.

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• 40 g bread
• 1 red onions
• 1½ cloves garlic
• ½ tsp ginger
• 10 g parsley
• 10 g cilantro
• ¼ chili

• cutting board
• knife

Tear bread into small pieces. Finely dice red onion, garlic, ginger, parsley, cilantro, and chili.

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• 2 tbsp flour
• ¾ tsp baking powder

• large bowl
• stand mixer with food grinder attachment

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and then puree using a stand mixer with a food grinder attachment. Add flour and baking powder and knead into a firm dough.

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Using your hands, form mixture into small disc-shaped patties.

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• ½ l vegetable oil

• plate
• paper towels
• small saucepan

In a small saucepan, heat up vegetable oil over medium heat and fry for approx. 4 – 6 min. until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.

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• 100 g sour cream
• 5 g mint
• salt
• pepper

• small bowl

In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, mint, salt, and pepper. Serve as a dipping sauce with falafel. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!