Vegan Broad Bean Falafel

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Falafel are a staple for anyone following a vegetarian and vegan diet. Find put just how easy it is to make these delicious fried patties.

Servings: falafel

Calories: 58.54kcal

250 grams tinned chickpeas drained weight, don't throw away the chickpea water (aquafaba) as this is also used in the recipe
200 grams frozen broad beans thawed
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 small bunch flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
1 small bunch coriander roughly chopped
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
0.5 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp chickpea flour
1 tsp salt
sesame seeds
vegetable oil

Place the broad beans in a pan of hot water and bring to the boil. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes before draining and plunging into ice cold water.
Once the broad beans have cooled place these in a food processor of blender along with the chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs and spices.
Pulse until you have a chunky but sticky paste that just holds together when you press it into a ball.
Spoon the mixture into a large bowl and add the chickpea flour and 2 tbsp of the chickpea water (aka aquafaba). Stir so that it is well combined.
The mix should now be the perfect consistency to shape into balls. If it is too wet, add more chickpea flour. If it is too dry add more chickpea water (aka aquafaba).
Take a heaped tablespoon of the mix and shape into a round patty. Place on a baking tray until you are ready to fry. Repeat with the rest of the falafel mix.
Once you have used up all of the mix, add enough oil to your frying pan so that the oil is roughly 2 inches deep.
Heat until it reaches roughly 190C / 375F.
Take the first falafel and roll it in sesame seeds before placing carefully into the oil. Repeat this with a few more of the patties being careful not to overcrowd them in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes before flipping over.
Place these on to another baking tray and place in your oven on a low heat while you fry the rest of the falafel.
Once all the falafel has been cooked serve in a wrap or as part of a mezze platter.