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Spicy falafels

Cheap and easy to make, and pretty tasty to boot so they get an 8/10 from me.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp crushed garlic

400g can chickpeas, drained

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp parsley or mixed herbs

1 egg, beaten

Method:

1) Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a nonstick pan, fry onion and garlic together for about 5 minutes until softened.

2) Add to mixing bowl, along with chickpeas and spices, then crush with a fork/potato masher until chickpeas are broken down. Add egg.

3) Heat second Tbsp of oil in pan, form chickpea mix into patties and fry on each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

4) Serve stuffed in pita breads with salad and hummus or alone with a side salad/tabbouleh and dips.