Oats Falafel

Ingredients

• Chickpeas (kabuli chana) – 1/4k
• Oats- 1 tbsp
• Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
• Roasted cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Pepper powder – a pinch
• Green chilli – 2 to 3
• Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
• Dill leaves (suvabhaji) – optional
• Sesame seeds – 2 tsp
• Garlic-2 to 3 cloves
• Lemon juice – ½ tsp
• Veg oil for shallow frying (if needed)

Method

1. Grind together cooked chickpeas, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, pepper powder, green chilli, dill leaves, coriander leaves, garlic & lemon juice into a coarse paste.
2. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add oats & just enough water to make a stiff dough.
3. Divide the dough & shape into one-inch ovals & roll some sesame seeds.
4. Shallow-fry using minimal oil on medium heat, on a nonstick pan till golden brown.
5. Drain on absorbent paper if needed.