Falafil

Ah the food of my people...Just when you thought that chick peas couldn't get any better you deep fry it. I was previously unaware how much falafil benefits from a liberal use of oil in the cooking. They could be readily added to anyone's list of appropriate Chanukkah delicacies. As you can see these were not actually deep fried, just pan fried in oil - all in the name of health. I hope no one minded. What really made these was the wonderful 1oz. ice cream scooper that my mother-in-law got me for Christmas. Thanks Jane! They just scooped up and popped out with ease and consistency.