Try This No-Sugar Anardana Chutney Recipe With Homemade Falafel Patties

Harpreet Kour Updated: Jul 09, 2024 4:58 AM IST

Here's a Recipe For Falafel Patties With Sugar- Free Anardana Chutney

Here's a simple recipe for tasty falafel patties with a Anardana chutney that doesn't need sugar. Start by mixing soaked chickpeas with spices. Shape the mixture into small patties and chill them in the fridge. then fry them until they're crispy. For the chutney, soak anardana, then blend it with spices and herbs, Serve the crispy falafel with the chutney.

Falafel Patties

1. Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Oil for frying

2. Instructions:

  • Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. Pat them dry with a towel.
  • Blend: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until you have a coarse mixture.
  • Form Patties: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour. Mix well and form small patties or balls.
  • Chill: Refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Fry: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Sugar-Free Anardana Chutney

1. Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup anardana (dried pomegranate seeds)
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1-2 green chilies
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed
  • Optional: a few drops of lemon juice

2. Instructions:

  • Soak Anardana: Soak the dried pomegranate seeds in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften.
  • Blend: Drain the soaked anardana and add to a blender with coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, roasted cumin powder, salt, and a little water. Blend until you get a smooth chutney.
  • Adjust Consistency : Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice for extra tanginess.
  • Serve: Transfer the chutney to a falafel patties.

Summary

Here's how you can make yummy falafel patties paired with a sugar-free anardana chutney. First, get your chickpeas soaked, mix them with your favorite spices, shape them into patties, and let them relax in the fridge. When they're nice and chilled, fry them until they reach that perfect crispiness. As for the chutney, let anardana take a soak, blend with a collection of herbs and spices, set it to the consistency you love, and serve it alongside your patties. Savor a wholesome, homemade meal that will tickle your taste buds with a symphony of flavors.