How To Make Israeli Falafel Recipe
Crispy and flavorful chickpea balls served with hummus and salad, a popular Middle Eastern street food.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
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Drain the soaked chickpeas and pat dry with a paper towel.
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In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture turns into a coarse paste.
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Shape the mixture into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
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Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or a frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Fry the falafel balls until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve hot with hummus, salad, and pita bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 259kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 286mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 27g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 9g
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