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20 May, 2015

Minty Falafel Bites in Appe/Paniyaram Pan for Diabetes Friendly Thursdays

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The proud DFT team brings the indulging dishes made in Appe/Paniyaram/Abelskiever Pan!

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The classic falafels are deep fried balls made of chickpeas or fava beans. A popular street food with origin in the Middle East, it is served alone or with pita bread/wrap. Usually, chickpeas are paired with garlic, parsley, cilantro. I have paired it with mint and used an Abelskiever/ Paniyaram pan to make these with very little oil. These bite sized pieces are super easy to make and very delicious. The kids loved this version of their favorite little “vadai”!

Chickpeas are a great source of protein and the perfect diabetic friendly food. They contain important nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B, and folate. Mint aids in digestion and will make sure that the chickpeas are well tolerated in kids too, with no gas related issues.

 

Minty Falafel Bites in Appe/Paniyaram Pan (gluten-free, vegan)

  • Servings: 28 falafels
  • Time: sprouting time + 45 minutes
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

soaked or sprouted chickpeas- 1 1/4 cup

mint leaves- 1 cup

chopped green chilly- 1

ginger- 1″ piece

garlic- 1 clove (optional)

salt- to taste

juice from 1 lime

organic canola oil spray

Method:

1. Chickpeas need to be soaked overnight or 8 hours. If there is time, they can be sprouted using a seed sprouter which will take another 24 hours.

2. Drain chickpeas and grind to a coarse mixture along with chopped mint, ginger, garlic, chilly and lime juice.

3. Spray a heated Paniyaram pan with oil and place a spoonful of the mixture in each hole. Spray the top lightly with oil.

4. Let it cook till the bottom turns brown. Flip and let the other side turn brown.

5. Serve warm with chutney to your hungry kids/family as a snack! (Suggested serving size: 3-4)

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or dietitian. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietitian before making any changes to your diet.

Check the other DFT posts from my friends:

Sonal: Vegetable Manchurian Balls in Hot Garlic Sauce

Prachi: Mixed Lentil Falafel Koftas

Anupama: Quinoa Lentil Veg Paniyaram

Swati: Spinach Pakoda Kadhi made in Appe Pan

Shailaja: Delhi’s Famous Ram Ladoo in Appe Pan

Srividhya: Multigrain Paniyaram with Veggies

Chaahat: Shaam Savera

Sharing this at Deborah’s Plant based Potluck Link Up#46 this week.

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