Mushroom falafel with herb tabbouleh
Arabic 10 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook
- Boil the water.
- Place the bulgur in a bowl. Pour the boiling water over and stir. Leave to stand until the liquid is absorbed.
- To make the falafel, chop the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, mushrooms and cook until all the liquid has absorbed. Season to taste. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool. Add the cheeses, flour, nutmeg and mix well.
- Juice the lemons.
- To finish the tabbouleh, chop the parsley, coriander and mint. Add to the bulgur along with the olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice and seasoning.
- Heat the oil to 190°C in a large heavy pot or deep fryer.
- Place the extra flour in a shallow bowl. Crack the egg into a second shallow bowl and beat to blend. Place the breadcrumbs into another shallow bowl.
- Roll the mushroom mixture into walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in the flour, shaking off any excess; then dip into the egg, followed by the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the falafel in the hot oil until golden brown.
- Drain well then serve with the tabbouleh and yoghurt on the side.
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