Halloumi-stuffed falafels

• tempo totale: 30 minutes

Ingredienti

400g of tinned chickpeas, drained and dried on kitchen paper

1/2 red onion, diced

3 tbsp of flour

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

50g of halloumi, cut into 1cm cubes

oil, for deep frying

salad leaves

tahini

Istruzioni

Begin by making the falafel mixture. Place the chickpeas, onion, flour, cumin, coriander, baking powder and salt into a food processor and blitz until the mix comes together in a ball

Divide the mixture into 8 pieces even pieces

Preheat a deep-fryer to 180°C

One piece at a time, flatten the falafel into a circle in the palm of your hand and place a piece of halloumi in the middle. Wrap the mix around the halloumi and roll in your hands to form a smooth ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture

Deep fry the falafels for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, leaving to drain on kitchen paper

Serve with a mixed salad and tahini dip