PEA FALAFEL PITTAS

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1 Place the frozen peas in a heatproof bowl and cover them with freshly boiled water to defrost. Leave for a few minutes and then drain. Tip the peas into the food processor along with all the remaining ingredients for the falafel (except the oil). Blitz to a thick paste you may need to add a drizzle of water. It should be a soft mixture.

Step 2

2 Tip the mixture into a bowl or onto a clean work surface, then shape the mixture into 12 balls, roughly the size of a large walnut. Flatten the balls slightly and dust them with a little flour. Chill the falafel in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

3 If you want to bake the falafel, preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, turning halfway. You can also cook them in the air fryer at 180°C/390°F for about 15-20 minutes. To fry in a frying pan (skillet), heat 1 tbsp of oil over a medium heat and fry the falafel, adding more oil as necessary, for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through -you may need to do this in batches.

Step 4

4 Serve the falafel tucked into the pitta breads with spoonfuls of houmous and yoghurt, and with plenty of salad