Ingredients:-

• 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 400g can chickpeas, washed and drained
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander (or use more cumin)
• handful parsley, chopped, or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 egg, beaten

Method:-

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened.
• Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down.
• Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste.
• Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands.

• Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm.

• Serve hot or cold with couscous, pitta bread or salad.