Aarti Paarti Ep. 29: Pea-lafels!

Regular falafels, made of either chickpeas or broad/fava beans can sometimes be a little dry for me, not to mention calorie-laden since they're deep fried most of the time. That's why I experimented with a light-as-air mixture of peas and edamame, threw in some classic Indian spices, and shallow-fried them. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside with a refreshing balance of mint and fenugreek... plus, whenever I make 'em, a gorgeous bellydancer appears in my kitchen!

Host & editor: Aarti Sequeira
Director, cameraman, husband extraordinaire: Brendan McNamara
Bellydancer: Jenna (www.beyondbellydance.com)

Full recipe is at www.aartipaarti.com

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aarti

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[vanishingelephant]

Tried making your Pea-Lafel's for lunch today - great recipe (although we didn't have all your spices).

[aartipaarti]

oh how cool! thank you so much for letting me know how they turned out! woohoo!

[pablo2541]

Looks delicious!

I love the technical term "glug".

[clerk54]

was this before she got on the show??

[opaque1231]

sooo glad se got onto food network.. i eagerly wait for her show.. love how she cooks.. aarti make falooda and gulab jamuns ... make a sweet dish special.. or make some easy stuff lol!!! xx love it!!!!!

[FastidiouslyCritical]

Aarti you're wicked <3

[neurocosm]

@Md1986ok - you said it !

[neurocosm]

@itimmy101 - Oh God, same here. She is completely cute. Crush!

[Md1986ok]

@itimmy101 Dude you are not the only one! XD

[itimmy101]

She is so gorgeous I have a big crush on her =)

[hexxus7]

Her cooking style is cool, she seems as if a friend in in the kitchen showing her recipes. Oh & she's Gorgeous which is entertaining times TEN. YAY!! I will definitely watch her on food network.

[tinoamor]

thanks, I used to eat at Golden Dome Filafel in Bellflower, California and last time I went to eat there, the place had been converted into a who-knows-what type of place...your recipe looks so yummy and even the same or better than what Golden Dome served...I will try very soon! Looks yummy! THanks again!

[tinoamor]

thanks, I used to eat at Golden Dome Filafel in Bellflower, California and last time I went to eat there, the place had been converted into a who-knows-what type of place...your recipe looks so yummy and even the same or better than what Golden Dome served...I will try very soon! Looks yummy! THanks again!

[KevServo]

There's a typo in the opening titles.