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Besan Falafel Patties

What you need

  1. 1 cup besan flour
  2. 1 tsp dried parsley or 1 Tbl fresh minced parsley
  3. 1 tsp dried cilantro or 1 Tbl fresh minced cilantro
  4. 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  5. 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  6. 1/2 tsp garlic granules or powder
  7. 1/2 tsp onion granules or powder
  8. 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  9. 1/4 tsp baking soda
  10. 1/4 tsp cayenne or crushed pepper flakes (optional)
  11. 1 Tbl lemon juice
  12. 1/2 cup hot water
  13. Olive oil

How to make it

  1. Measure 1 cup besan flour into a medium mixing bowl
  2. Whisk and press out any lumps
  3. Add remaining dry ingredients and herbs - mix well
  4. Add lemon juice and hot water and stir to combine
  5. Let stand 1 hour or refrigerate for several hours (will be ok if it goes overnight, but use within 12 hours)
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with 1-2 tablespoons oil
  7. Whisk batter, then spoon tablespoon sized portions into the pan
  8. Cook on first side until edges are bubbly and dry, flip and cook a minute or more on second side

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