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.