Falafels

Bryan F. wrote:
>
> Jeannie C. wrote:
>
> >I guess there's a difference between Lebanese and Greek falafels.  The
> >falafel's I've had recently at "Mediterranean" or "Greek" places have
> >deep fried balls of hummus (or something resembling that); does anyone
> >know of a place which sells the other kind of falafels - just fresh
> >ingredients, nothing fried?
>
> >Jeannie
>
> I'm not sure what you mean. Unless I'm completely confused (which is
> very possible) my understanding of falafel is that it is *fried*
> spiced chick pea patties.
>
> I'm not arguing with you, but a non-fried falafel sounds like a
> contradiction of the definition.  Of course El Dorado sells a
> non-fried chimichanga, which is definitely a contradiction.
>
> ---
> Bryan
>   [email removed]

I gotta agree, falafel is a fried food.  International Delights on 9th in Durham, serves falafel made by the owner, not just hydrated packaged stuff.  He makes the sauce too.  The falafels are very green, from parsley I think.

--Steve.