FJune 12th is International Falafel Day and we teach you some interesting variants of this Middle Eastern specialty.
A traditional Middle Eastern deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter, falafel is popular with most people as it is a powerhouse of proteins.
It is typically prepared with Fava beans or coarsely ground chickpeas, a binding agent, scallions, garlic, parsley, cumin, and coriander. It also happens to be popular during Ramadan and is usually eaten as a part of Iftar.
The best part of falafel is that you can give it a new twist by choosing new dips and even adding an Indian touch. Falafel can be served as an appetiser with hummus and tahini, or as a main course. Stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, salt, and pepper.
Here are some recipes:
- Pita Pocket stuffed with Fattoush Falafel courtesy Thejeswara Rao, Executive Sous Chef, THE Park Hyderabad
- Falafel (courtesy Deva Kumar, Executive Chef, Hyatt Regency Chennai)
- Chickpea Falafel courtesy Amrita Pandey, Nutritionist, Trainer, Organic India
- Crispy Lebanese Falafel (courtesy Chef Mayur Ramachandran, Executive Chef, Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse & Glass)
- Oats and Cilantro Falafel with Beetroot Tahini courtesy Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji, Culinary Expert and Chef Consultant
- Edamame Falafel courtesy Monika Manchanda, Chief Culinary Officer & Co-founder, LiveAltLife
- Falafel Shawarma Pocket courtesy Ajay Thakur, Corporate Chef, Bayroute
Read the full story that first appeared in Deccan Chronicle dated June 6, 2022 here:
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