Falafel burgers
Chef DefneKitchen Studio chef · October 14, 2026Chickpea, red onion and herb patties spiced with cumin, coriander and harissa, shallow-fried and served with pitta, tomato salsa and salad.
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Ingredients · 12
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- Chickpeas (canned)Drained and rinsed400 g
- Red onionRoughly chopped1
- Garlic cloveChopped1
- Flat-leaf or curly parsley
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Harissa paste (or chilli powder)½ tsp
- Plain flour2 tbsp
- Sunflower oil2 tbsp
- Pitta breadToasted
- Tomato salsaTo serve200 g
- Green saladTo serve
Method · 4 steps
- 1
Drain the chickpeas and dry them well with kitchen paper. Put them in a food processor and add the flour, a pinch of salt, the harissa, coriander, cumin, parsley, garlic and onion. Blend until fairly smooth.
- 2
Shape the mixture by hand into four patties.
- 3
Pour the sunflower oil into a non-stick frying pan over the heat and cook the patties, 3 mins per side, until they are lightly golden.
- 4
Toast the pitta bread and serve the burgers in or alongside it, with tomato salsa and a green salad.
