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Chicken Falafel

VIEWS 2204

Energy (kcal) - 90

Protein (g) - 11.4

Carbohydrate (g) - 3.4

Fat (g) - 2

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

This is a perfect protein-rich recipe of Lebanese cuisine. Chicken is a high biological value protein, low fat and carbohydrate free food. It is rich in B vitamins and minerals- Phosphorus and selenium. It has parsley which relieves bloating and is rich in antioxidants. Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Chickpea (soaked) - 30 g 
  • Oats (powdered) - 2 tsp 
  • Shredded chicken - 50 g
  • Garlic, chopped - 2 cloves
  • Onions (chopped) - 2 tsp 
  • Parsley - 2 tbsp
  • Cumin powder - a pinch
  • Coriander powder - ¼ tsp
  • Chilli powder - ¼ tsp
  • Oil - minimal
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Pat the chickpeas dry with kitchen paper. Grind into a food processor or a mixer along with the onion, garlic, parsley, spices, flour, and a little salt. Blend until a fairly smooth paste. Step 2 Add the shredded chicken to the paste, then shape it into patties with your hands. Step 3 Heat oil in a non-stick pan, cook well on each side until lightly gulden.

Chicken Falafel - BY KHYATI RUPANI

10 FEB 2018
VIEWS 2204

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