Hummus and Falafel

This is the street food most popular in Middle east and i love it for its nutritional values and taste.Its most famous among vegetrians.

To Serve 4

1)    Hummus
a.    Ingredients :

• Chick Peas – 425 Grams - Boiled (also called garbanzo beans)
• Garlic – 10-12 flakes
• Lemon Juice – out of a Large one
• Salt to taste
• Red paprika – coarsely ground for Garnishing
• Water
• Olive oil for Garnishing

b.    Method:

• Grind everything in the food processor to make a coarse paste for about 1 minute.
• Garnish with olive oil and paprika
• Enjoy with fresh pita bread and Falafel
• Store homemade hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate it up to one week.

2)    Falafel
a.    Ingredients:

•    Chick Peas – 425 Grams – soaked in water overnight  (also called garbanzo beans)
•    1 large onion, chopped
•    6 cloves of garlic, chopped
•    3 tablespoons of fresh parsley/coriander, chopped
•    1 teaspoon coriander ground
•    1 teaspoon cumin ground
•    2 tablespoons flour
•    Salt
•    Pepper/ or 4-5 Fresh green chilies
•    Oil for frying
•    Fine chopped cabbage
•    Fine chopped carrots

b.    Method:

• Combine all the ingredients and put it in a food processor to make a paste. It should be a thick paste out which you can make balls for frying. Size of a small ping pong balls.
• Deep Fry for about 4-7 minutes till golden brown.
• Serve hot with Hummus.
• You can put it as a filling in sandwiches and showarma’s.

3)    Carrot and Beetroot Salad
a.    Ingredients

• Carrots – 2 – Cut lengthwise
• Beet Root -1- Slightly boil for 2-3 mins – cut lengthwise
• White Vinegar – 4 spoons

b.    Method:

• Mix all the ingredients and serve