Can you use corn flour instead of plain in falafels?

Cornflour, also known as cornstarch, is a thickening agent made from corn. It is not a good substitute for plain flour in falafels.

Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas, herbs and spices. Plain flour is used to bind the ingredients together and create a crispy outer layer. Cornflour does not have the same binding properties as plain flour and will not produce the same crispy texture.

If you want to make falafel without plain flour, you can use a mixture of chickpea flour and breadcrumbs. Chickpea flour is made from chickpeas and has a similar texture to plain flour. Breadcrumbs help to bind the ingredients together and create a crispy outer layer.

Here is a recipe for falafel using chickpea flour and breadcrumbs:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight

* 1 onion, chopped

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

* 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

* 1 teaspoon cumin

* 1 teaspoon coriander

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

* 1/4 cup chickpea flour

* 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

* Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them under cold water.

2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

3. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not completely smooth.

4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the chickpea flour, breadcrumbs, and mix well.

5. Form the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.

6. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

7. Once the oil is hot, add the falafel balls and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

8. Serve the falafel with your favorite dipping sauce, such as hummus or tahini sauce.