Falafel Burger Recipe: How To Prepare Chickpea Falafel Burger

1. Drain, rinse and dry the chickpeas thoroughly, and then put into the bowl of a food processor.

2. Pulse until lightly broken up into coarse crumbs.

3. Add the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, flour and some seasoning, and continue to pulse until combined.

4. Using your hands, gently form the mixture into 4 patties about 10 cm in diameter and 2 cm thick.

5. In a large pan, heat the oil and fry the falafels on each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden.

6. Lightly griddle the burger buns on the cut side in a griddle pan, or toast under the grill.

7. Spread one side of each bun with hummus, top with a falafel burger.

8. Add a handful of watercress, then pop the remaining bun half on top.