Jul 14 2026
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Falafel & Grape Leaves Recipe

Inspired by Aladdin's Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Falafel

Grape Leaves

Method

Falafel Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak Chickpeas

    Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight (about 8 hours).

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.

  3. 3

    Shape Falafel

    Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties about 1.5 inches in diameter.

  4. 4

    Fry Falafel

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown on all sides (about 4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

Grape Leaves Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, combine rice, ground meat, diced onion, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Roll Grape Leaves

    Lay a grape leaf on a flat surface, vein side up. Place a tablespoon of filling at the base of the leaf, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

  3. 7

    Cook Grape Leaves

    Layer the rolled grape leaves in a pot. Add water to cover the leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 45 minutes until the rice and meat are cooked through.

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