Split Pea Falafels
300g split peas
1 onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup flour to coat
¼ cup sesame seeds
1. Cover split peas with water in a pot. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the peas soften.
2. Drain and place in a food processor with the onion, garlic, chilli powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. If you don't have a food processor, mash it all together with a potato masher/forks.
3. Roll into small balls and flatten with a fork. Dip each one into the egg and then coat in flour and sesame seeds.
4. Heat a layer of oil in a frypan. Cook the falafels until light brown (this takes a couple of minutes each side).
5. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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