Falafel Sandwich with apple salsa

Falafels are easy to make, healthy and yummy. They make perfect sandwich for children's lunch boxes. They also double up as snacks and are great for parties and get together. Despite the frying, they are rich in protein and fibre. Most importantly, it is totally yummy and are sure to please the whole family :) I usually serve them to Anjalie with ketchup for snack or as a sandwich with mild apple salsa, while, we adults enjoy them with spicy green tomato chutney.

You will need:
2 cans of chickpeas drained
3 cloves of garlic -sliced
1 shallots- sliced
1 tsp cumin powder (preferably roasted)
1 tsp coriander powder
salt to taste
1 tsp parsley
2 large eggs (optional - just increase the amount of flour or use bread crumbs)
3-5 tbsp flour ( I used soy flour- love the flavour!)
1/2 tsp oil + 1/3 cup for frying
1 tsp lemon juice

For apple salsa:
1/2 apple peeled, cored and chopped finely
1 shallots chopped finely (for adults)
1 Jalapeños chopped finely (for adults)
2 tomatoes chopped finely
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped coarsely
salt to taste
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vinegar or lime juice  (you can increase the amount of lemon juice instead)

Mild veggie chili

Veggie chili is a great way to make our little ones eat vegetables that can be tasty, and with adults enjoying this along with them, it can make them feel very grown up! :) It is easy to make as well. All we need to do is just throw them all together in the pot and let it cook. It can be part of a healthy meal for the whole family when served with rice and salad.

You will need:

1/2 onion chopped finely

4 tomatoes chopped (or 1/2 can tomatoes)

celery stalk chopped finely (optional)

garlic and ginger paste

1 cup of mixed veggies like, sweet pepper, zucchini, aubergine, cauliflower, garden peas, carrots (any thing your toddler likes)

1 can red kidney beans or pinto beans drained and rinsed

salt and black pepper to taste

dried oregano (optional)

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp of butter

rice or baked potato to serve