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Butternut Squash Methi Falafel

This butternut squash methi falafel is a tasty appetizer or a protein snack with a delightful flavors of squash balanced with earthy methi.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: appetizer, eggplant,, falalfel, butternut squash, Fenugreek sprouts, methi sprouts, haoliday sides, protein snack
Servings: 36 falafels

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Garbanzo beans dry
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup onion chopped
  • 1½ tbsp ginger chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • ½ inch cinnamon
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 cardamom
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3-5 Thai chili
  • 2-4 Dried red chili
  • 1 cup Butternut squash diced
  • ¼ cup coconut
  • ⅔ cup methi defrosted, squeezed
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 3 cups oil
  • 3-4 tbsp Rice flour
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Soak the garbanzo beans for 8 hours, drain and set aside.
  • To the food processor add the garbanzo beans, butternut squash, salt, onion, ginger, garlic, spices and process to a coarse consistency. Sprinkle with 3 to 4 tablespoons water if necessary.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add the rice flour, sesame seeds, and methi leaves followed by coconut. Combine thoroughly.
  • Scoop about one and a half tablespoons of the mixture and shape into balls or you could also slightly flatten them.
  • Heat oil over a medium flame. Draop about 6-7 falafels and fry until golden bron=wn flipping them in between a couple of times. repeat with the remaining falafel portions.
  • Serve with hummus ot tzatziki or coconut chutney.