| This is a recipe from a lady in Isreal we got from a friend. I always really enjoyed it! It is cheap also!
1c. garbanzo beans (chick peas) canned
1 egg slightly beaten
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. turmeric
2 T. coriander/ cilantro leaves (fresh) (Cilantro)
1/2 t. ground coriander or cilantro
1/2 t. ground cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove crushed
1 T. Olive oil (Tahina if you can find it)
2 oz. fresh white bread crumbs
2 oz. flour
Oil to deep fry
Grind beans in blender or food processor. Add everything except flour and knead
until soft but firm. Form into 1 in. balls flatten slightly (so will for
into pita bread) Coat with flour Heat oil and fry balls for 3 minutes or
until evenly browned. Remove with slotted spoon and drain. Serve hot inside
pita bread with Tahina sauce (if you can find it) Serve with salad.
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