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Photo by Peter McIntosh.Vogel St Kitchen falafel balls
Ingredients 1kg dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in 4 litres water then drained 2 large handfuls parsley 4 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp salt
Hummus 2.5kg can chickpeas, rinsed 6 Tbsp tahini 12 garlic cloves 100ml olive oil juice of 2 lemons ½ cup coconut milk 2 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt juice of 7-8 beets
Method Blend ingredients in blender until smooth. Roll into small golf-sized balls and deep fry until brown and sealed.
Hummus Blend until smooth and creamy in food processor over two batches.
Recipe requested by Nicole Lyon, of Alexandra.
Recipe provided by Vogel St Kitchen, Dunedin.
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