These falafels are made with tinned chickpeas so the falafels will need to be baked, otherwise they will fall apart in the hot oil if you try to fry them. You can substitute the tinned chickpeas for d...
Assemble the food processor bowl onto the power unit
Fit the Knife blade to the food processor bowl
Add the first ten items of Ingredients 1 (herbs, onion, garlic, seasoning, lemon juice, spices) into the food processor bowl
Attach the lid and ensure the pusher is in the feed tube
Chop until finely chopped
Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula
Add the remaining Ingredients 1 (tinned chickpeas) into the food processor bowl
Pulse until coarsely chopped
Do not over process into a puree
Transfer the mixture into a medium bowl
Refrigerate for 1 hour
Preheat the oven to 200ºC
Line a baking tray with parchment paper
Remove the falafel mixture from the fridge
Add the first two items of Ingredients 2 (baking powder, sesame seeds) into the medium bowl
Stir with a spoon until combined
Scoop tablespoonful of the falafel mixture and form into patties until 0.5” thick – this recipe makes about 13 falafels
The mixture is quite wet, it helps to have wet hands as you form the patties
Transfer the falafels to the prepared baking tray
Bake at 200ºC for 25 minutes until browned, brushing lightly with oil during cooking
Fit the dicing grid into the feed tube
Dice the first four items of Ingredients 3 (tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, onion) into the food processor bowl using the pusher
Transfer the diced vegetables into a clean medium bowl and set aside
Add the remaining Ingredients 3 (mint, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil) into a small bowl
Stir to combine
Pour the dressing over the bowl of diced salad
Clean the food processor bowl, select the 3-4mm thickness on the variable slicing disc
Fit the variable slicing disc to the food processor bowl
Slice the first four items of Ingredients 4 (onion, cabbage, yellow pepper, celery) into the food processor bowl using the pusher
Divide the sliced vegetables between the serving bowls
Select the 1mm thickness setting on the variable slicing disc
Slice the next two items of Ingredients 4 (red chilli, radish) into the food processor bowl using the dicing pusher
Transfer the content of the food processor bowl into a small bowl and set aside
Remove the variable slicing disc
Fit the Coarse (4mm) grating disc, attach the lid and ensure it is locked into place
Grate the remaining Ingredients 4 (carrots) into the food processor bowl using the pusher
Divide the grated carrots between the serving bowl
Add the mixed salad leaves and rice into the serving bowls
Add a few falafels to each bowl
Garnish with the sliced radishes, chillies and pomegranate seeds
Serve with your choice of dips or tahini and warm flatbreads