Fantasy Veggie Dinner Guest - AMELIA PEABODY

Amelia Peabody is the creation of Elizabeth Peters (the pen name of Barbara Mertz, an Egyptologist). Her adventures begin in the 1880s

in Crocodile on the Sandbank.  Finding herself independently wealthy, Amelia sets off for Egypt and is immediately dropped into what appears to be a supernatural mystery. Showing sturdy courage and good sense, she solves the problem, takes a husband and establishes herself in modern literature.

In this fantasy world, I would bring her to the present day for this healthy take on an Egyptian classic.

AIR FRYER FALAFELS

Makes 8 - 10 

Drain and rise 1 can of chickpeas.
Place them in a food processor with
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 red chilli, seeds removed
1tsp ground cumin
1 large handful coriander (leaves and stems)
1 egg
small pinch of baking powder
salt and black pepper

Mix all together, scraping down from the sides if necessary.

Shape into small balls and put on a plate, flattening them out as you do so.

Chill for at least half an hour.

Remove the plate and heat the air fryer to 180° C.

When ready, spray the base with a little oil and place the falafels inside. (You may need to do this in batches.)

Cook for 6 minutes, then turn carefully and cook for 6 minutes more.

Serve on a flat bread with salad of choice and some plain yogurt mixed with a few chilli flakes.