How To Make Falafel Recipe
A crispy and flavorful Middle Eastern staple made of ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup of fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 5 tbsp of all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt until coarsely pureed.
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Add baking powder and flour and pulse until well combined.
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Form 2-inch balls with your hands and flatten them slightly to form patties.
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In a deep pot, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
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Fry the falafel patties in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Drain on paper towel-lined plates and serve hot with tahini sauce or pita bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 324kcal
- Total Fat : 13g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1004mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 13g
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