Chatpata Paneer Falafel

This is a protein rich and tasty appetizer/snack with a touch of Indian flavors and this recipe makes 36 falafels.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Fusion

Prep Time: 14

Cook Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 186kcal

Author: magicalingrdnts

Ingredients

1 cup Garbanzo beans dried
1/2 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp Black salt
2/3 cup Mint
1/2 cup Cilantro
1 tbsp Lime juice
1 tsp Cumin
2 to 5 Thai chili
3 tbsp Tahini
1 cup Onion chopped
3 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Ginger
1¼ tsp Chat masala
1 cup Paneer grated
3/4 tsp Coriander seeds
1/4 cup Peanuts toasted
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1 tbsp Sesame seeds
2 tbsp Rice flour
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Soak the garbanzo beans for 8 hours
Drain and rinse the beans. Add it to the food processor along with onion, garlic, ginger, Thai chili, salt, cumin, coriander, peanuts, black salt, chat masala, mint, and cilantro. Process until a coarse texture is attained.
Transfer to a bowl. Add the grated paneer, sesame seeds, turmeric, and rice flour, and mix thoroughly.
With a cookie scooper, scoop the falafel mixture and divide into 36 or 38 portions. Shape into balls.
Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot slide 5 to 6 into the to oil carefully, and deep fry until golden brown. Flip once or twice until the color is uniform. Drain in a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining falafel mixture.
Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle a little chat masala on top and serve with green chutney.

Notes

Nutrition Information: All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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