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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak the Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in plenty of water overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Prepare the Mixture
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until you have a coarse mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add flour a tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
- 3
Form the Falafel Balls
Using wet hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Fry the Falafel
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Bowl
Serve the hot falafel in a bowl with your choice of toppings such as hummus, tahini sauce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and pickles.
