Falafel Wrap

Falafel Wrap

Prep: 9 hours

Cook: 10 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Snack

Type: Fusion

Key Ingredients:

The fresh vegetables add a wonderful crunch to this delicious falafel wrap

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas (kabuli chane) soaked overnight and pressure cooked till soft 1 cup
  • Whole wheat rotis 4
  • Spring onions, finely chopped 2 to 3
  • Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 1 small bunch
  • Cumin powder 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Garlic, chopped 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • Green chillies, chopped 2
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Cornflour 2 tbsps
  • Onion sliced 2 tbsps
  • Cucumber, cut into thin strips 2 tbsps
  • Tomato, cut into thin strips 2 tbsps
  • Fresh mint chutney 4 tbsps
  • Lemon juice 2 tbsps

Methods

  • Put chickpeas, spring onions, coriander leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, garlic, salt, black pepper powder and green chillies into a mixer jar and grind into a coarse mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture into a bowl, divide into equal portions and shape them into round tikkis or falafels.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick tawa. Dust the tikkis with cornflour and place them in the pan and shallow-fry, turning sides, till both sides are evenly golden on both sides.
  • Take a whole wheat roti, put some onion, cucumber, tomato, mint chutney, salt, pepper powder and ½ tbsp lemon juice. Place a falafel over them and wrap the roti around.
  • Heat the non-stick tawa again, place the wraps on it and cook till they are heated through.
  • Transfer onto a serving platter and serve immediately.