Fava Bean Rounds (Falafel)

 

2

cups water

1

cup dried white fava or garbanzo beans

1

egg

1

small red onion, finely chopped

3

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2

tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2

teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves

1

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon ground coriander

3/4

teaspoon ground cumin

1/4

teaspoon baking powder

1/8

teaspoon ground ground red pepper (cayenne)

Vegetable oil

• 1 Heat 2 cups water and the beans to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
• 2 Add enough water to cover beans if necessary. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
• 3 Mash beans with fork; add 2 to 3 tablespoons reserved liquid if necessary. (Do not puree beans in blender or food processor.) Stir in remaining ingredients execept oil. (Mixture should be thick.) Cover and let stand 1 hour.
• 4 Pinch off 1-inch pieces; shape into rounds and flatten. Let stand 30 minutes.
• 5 Heat oil (2 inches) in 3-quart saucepan to 375°F. Fry 4 or 5 rounds at a time in oil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.