This is so ridiculously easy that I a)don't even know if I should be posting it as a recipe and b) don't at all feel good about having wasted so much money in the past on fast food falafels.You can buy falafel mix either in the box or in bulk. Mix about half a cup of water for every cup of mix. 1 cup of mix makes about 6-8 falafel patties. Mix together periodically while letting it mix and settle for about 10 minutes. Use a spoon to shape your new batter into appropriately sized balls and drop into oil deep enough to cover half of the patty. I use a wok, but you can use whatever suits you best. Try to use as small a pan as possible so that you aren't wasting a lot of oil. Make sure the oil is already hot, heated at a medium-high level. Flip your falafels once, once they look brown enough for your satisfaction.
As you can see I ate my falafel with tomato (diced for maximum pleasure), boston (or butter) lettuce, although I recommend romaine and sauteed red onion and portobello mushrooms. I also recommend turnip as a staple in most falafels, but I didn't have any today. I also prefer my falafel with hummus, which I am also out of. Other delicious additions could include a variety of peppers, olives, tzatziki and even pineapple. Be creative and enjoy!
