FALAFEL 
1 (6 oz.) pkg. Falafel vegetable burger mix (Near East)
1/2 lb. garbanzo beans, cooked
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. cumin
1 pkg. pita bread
Shredded lettuce and pieces of tomato
1 1/4 c. water
Oil for frying

Soak, cook and mash garbanzo beans. Mix with Falafel and water. Add parsley and cumin. Let stand 10 minutes. Form mixture into 2 inch patties. Deep fry in oil or in about 1/2 inch oil in skillet until golden brown. Drain on paper. Place in pita with salad and sauce.

FALAFEL SAUCE (for 4) :
6 tbsp. or 1/3 c. mayonnaise
4 tbsp. or 1/4 c. water
1/8 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. olive oil (optional)

FALAFEL SAUCE (for 8) :
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. olive oil (optional)

 

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