1handfullfresh parsley(blended together with the chickpeas)
1/2cupfresh parsley, chopped(added later on)
1/2heaped cupwalnuts, chopped
2tablespoonsspelt or whole wheat flour
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
For the cranberry pear dip:
1cupcranberries
2pears, cut into medium-sized pieces
2tablespoonsbrown sugar or coconut sugar
3/4cupwater
Instructions
Put the chickpeas together with the garlic, the cumin, cilantro, and one handful of fresh parsley in a food processor and blend until you got a smooth mixture.
Put it in a bowl and stir in the chopped parsley, the walnuts, and the flour and season it with salt and black pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Form about 15 balls and set aside.
Then make the cranberry pear dip. Put all ingredients into a small sauce pan and cook for about 15 minutes. The sauce is supposed to thicken to a jam-like consistency. Once it's ready, pour it into a blender and process until smooth.
While the cranberry sauce is cooking, heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Make sure to use enough oil, so the falafel get crispy on the outside. Pan-fry them for about 5 minutes, flipping them over several times.
Serve the falafel together with the cranberry dip.