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Bitar's Pan Grilled Falafel With Salad In Garlic Dressing

A mediterranean recipe for Bitar's Pan Grilled Falafel With Salad In Garlic Dressing, made with Dried Split Fava Beans, Dried Chickpeas, Green Bell Pepper, Italian Parsley Leaves, and Garlic Powder. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb
• 1/4 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 6

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Processor and blend to a pasty texture.

2. 2

   Add the bell pepper, parsley, garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, cumin and baking soda.

3. 3

   Process until well mixed.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

5. 5

   Form into balls about 1-inch in diameter and arrange on a waxed-paper lined tray.

6. 6

   Cover and chill thoroughly, for at least 1 hour.

7. 7

   Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then lightly coat pan with oil.

8. 8

   Pat the falafel balls into thin patties and add to the pan.

9. 9

   Cook falafel patties on both sides (as you would pancakes).

10. 10

    When browned remove from pan.

11. 11

    Prepare the garlic dressing. Prepare the salad. (see recipe).

12. 12

    Heat or grill the pita rounds. Serve falafel on top of the salad accompanied by warm pita.

13. 13

    QUICK-SOAK CHICKPEAS: Bring to a boil, cook 3 minutes, add a pinch of baking soda to cooking water for chickpeas; remove from heat and let soak 1 hour.

14. 14

    QUICK-SOAK FAVAS: Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes; remove from heat and let soak 1 hour.

15. 15

    Bitar's Grocery and Pita Hut in Philadelphia.