Falafel Recipe
Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas and spices.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Soak the Chickpeas
Rinse the dried chickpeas and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Mixture
In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.
- 3
Add Flour
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in the flour until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.
- 4
Form the Falafel Balls
Using your hands, form small balls or patties from the mixture, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- 6
Fry the Falafel
Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve warm with tahini sauce, pita bread, and fresh vegetables.