Ajeen Beckford Falafel

Name: Ajeen Beckford Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 sandwiches, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chickpeas; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 ounce chopped parsley; 1/2 ounce chopped chives; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; cayenne pepper, to taste; 3 eggs; salt, to taste; 5 ounces flour; 6 ounces plain yogurt; 2 ounces lemon juice; 12 pita bread; 6 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce; 6 ounces diced tomatoes

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 12 sandwiches
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 lb cooked chickpeas
6 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ ounce chopped parsley
¹⁄₂ ounce chopped chives
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
cayenne pepper, to taste
3 eggs
salt, to taste
5 ounces flour
6 ounces plain yogurt
2 ounces lemon juice
12 pita bread
6 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
6 ounces diced tomatoes

directions

Coarsely chop the chickpeas in a food processor.
Add the garlic, parsley, chives, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper and process for a few seconds more.
Add the eggs, salt and flour and process briefly. Remove from the machine and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Combine the yoghurt and lemon juice and mix well. Set aside.
Portion the falafel into approximately 60 balls (meatball size) and deep-fat fry until crisp at 375°F Drain well and keep warm.
To assemble: cut a pita in half or open it to form a pocket and stuff with several balls of falafel and 1oz of the shredded lettuce and diced tomato and dress with the yoghurt sauce.

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i started cooking at the age of 15 in a small hotel located in Kingston Jamaica. My passion for cooking evolve tremendously and push me deeper to search for my place in the field. i have work on cruise ships and few international restaurants throughout the Caribbean, i then move on to college and major in culinary management. i was neglected by my mom at 6 mths. old and had a uphill journey to go ever since, it never deter me in my pursuit. i have manage to cook for some of the worlds well renown celebrates and have done well. To name a few, Will Smith when he came to Jamaica, Lennox Lewis personal chef, Bobby ourisman, many local celebrates in addition to visiting king, queen and prince to the island. so i would say i have had my fare share of exceeding expectations and i have done well. i have manage to bestowed with a number of awards to name a few. Runner Chef of the Caribbean 2007, distinguished Jamaican Chef 2008. Gold medalist in local culinary competitions and the list goes on.

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