Falafel a traditional Arabic starters are served in many different ways Whether you prefer them in sandwiches with tomatoes or as an elegant appetizer or even a snack with Tartoor dip (Tahina)
1 ½ cup peeled split dried fava beans, soaked overnight and drained
Garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp baharat spice mix
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp harissa paste
½ cup of fresh parsley
½ cup of fresh coriander
Sunflower oil for frying
Instructions
In a food processor put chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, fresh parsley and fresh coriander, spices and blend until grainy not really smooth
In a bowl, add the mixture then add salt, bicarbonates and harissa puree; mix all well and set aside to rest for 15 minutes
Heat the oil over medium high heat and take a Falafel mold if available if not using a tablespoon scoop up the mixture and drop into the oil or you can shape the with hands
Fry both sides of the Falafels until lightly browned.
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to sop up the oil
Tortilla de patatas a la española, the tortilla is a Spanish omelette with potatoes, easy recipe that you can easily fit into your packed morning routine to boost your carbs and protein.
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.(for brushing the pan)
Oil for frying.
Instructions
In a large pan heat the oil over medium-heat and fry the potato cubes until golden then transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil, sprinkle with sea salt.
Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl with fork and set aside.
Combine the chopped tomatoes, chopped padrón peppers, cheese In a large mixing bowl, add in the beaten eggs, the fried potato cubes, the spices and mix well.
Place a non-stick frying pan over medium-heat, brush the pan with the olive oil, pour the mixture and swirl slightly to coat the bottom and slide the spatula all the way around the edge to form Rounded corners, when the mixture is firm hold the plate upside-down and quickly turn the pan upside down over the plate and the omelette will drop onto it (browned side up), now tilt the plate so the omelette slips onto the pan to cook the other side.
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