Spiced Parsnip and Coconut Falafel

Name: Spiced Parsnip and Coconut Falafel
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 balls
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 lb parsnip; 1 tbsp toasted desiccated coconut; 1 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 oz butter; 1 large beaten egg; 4 oz fresh breadcrumbs; 1.5 tsp curry powder; salt and pepper; vegetable oil; 0.25 cup sesame seeds

Parsnip, desiccated coconut and greek yogurt simmered on the stove and spiced with curry powder for a Lebanese meze.

20 min · Serves 12 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Boil parsnips until tender. Drain and mash well. Mix with rest of ingredients except oil and sesame seeds.
2
Taste and season well. Chill in fridge until firm (approx 2 hours). Shape into small balls, coat with sesame seeds.
120 min
3
Fry for 2-3 mins each side until golden brown.
3 min