Falafel Burgers

Falafel Burgers

Ingredients:
400g tin of mixed beans drained
400g tin of chickpeas drained
1 teaspoon of ground coriander
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 tsp of chilli powder
1 tablespoon of flour
Salt and pepper to season
Drizzle of olive oil
Bunch of fresh coriander
10ml lemon juice
Sesame seeds
1 garlic clove.
Pitta bread toasted


For the Salsa
2 chopped tomatoes
Bunch of coriander chopped finely
Salt and pepper

For the Tzatziki

Half a tub of greek yoghurt
1/3 of a cucumber diced and chopped
Handful of freshly chopped mint
Bunch of coriander chopped finely

Method:

1. Combine the mixed beans and chickpeas into a food processor. Add the coriander, ground coriander, cumin, chilli powder, seasoning, flour and the drizzle of olive oil. Blitz until it forms a paste, but not completely smooth.

2. Combine into small burgers, the mixture will be a little sticky. Use a little flour to form patties and cover with sesame seeds on both sides. Put into the fridge to set.

3.  When ready to cook,  heat the frying pan with a little olive oil and place burgers into the pan on a medium heat. Cook until golden brown.

4. Meanwhile make the dips by combining the ingredients together. Toast the pitta bread on both sides and make sure to cut them in half and open them into pockets straigh away otherwise they will not open easily.  Serve immediately with the falafel and dips. Add some lettuce and carrot if desired.