non fried Falaffel?

Question

can I make falafel without frying it? would love to try a healthy recipe for falafel and if possible a healthy pita or alternative to pita that wont brake

Answer 1

how about this one?

baked falafel sandwich

Prep Time | 20 min.
Cook Time | 14 min.


Ingredients



15 1/2 oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
1/4 cup(s) parsley, or cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 large wheat pita(s)
8 pieces(s) lettuce



Instructions



Combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin,
coriander, salt and baking soda in a food processor or
blender. Process until mixture is coarsely pureed and
transfer to large bowl. Stir in flour; shape mixture
into 4 patties and let stand for 15 minutes.


Preheat oven to 400ºF.


Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high
heat (if you don't have an ovenproof skillet, make
sure to cover the handle of your skillet with aluminum
foil before heating). Add patties and cook until
golden brown, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer pan to oven and bake 10 minutes.


Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, water and lemon
juice.


To assemble sandwiches, place 2 lettuce leaves inside
each pita, add 1 falafel patty and drizzle with 1
tablespoon tahini dressing.

Answer 2

Traditional falafel is never baked, it is alllllways fried. When you go to the middle east there are little stands that will fry it fresh for you. I definately understand the want to reduce fat and eat more healthy so check this site out.
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?q=baked+falafel

Answer 3

falafel is as healthy as it gets. don´t change the recipe of a dish made for thousands and thousands of years. might as well market it under the good old tyson name. why don´t you change the name of it too. call it baked nut mush balls, american style.

Answer 4

Sorry, but I have never even heard of it. Love pitta bread though!