Mediterranean Plater Recipe
Pita, falafel, haloumi, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots.
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Ingredients
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Pita Bread
Falafel
Haloumi
Feta
Vegetables
Method
Prepare the Falafel
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin powder, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is coarse but holds together.
- 3
Form Balls
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a tablespoon.
- 4
Fry Falafel
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the falafel balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Haloumi
- 5
Slice Haloumi
Cut the haloumi cheese into thick slices, about 1 cm each.
- 6
Grill Haloumi
Heat a non-stick grill pan over medium heat. Grill the haloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Prepare the Vegetables
- 7
Chop Vegetables
Slice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, and grate the carrots. Arrange them on a serving platter.
Assemble the Platter
- 8
Arrange Ingredients
On a large serving platter, arrange the pita bread, fried falafel, grilled haloumi, crumbled feta, and the sliced vegetables.
- 9