Falafel Recipe
A special blend of fresh ground chick peas, parsley, onion and garlic, fried to a golden brown and served with Tahini and hot sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight (at least 8 hours). Drain and rinse before using.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until you get a coarse mixture. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- 3
Mix in Flour
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour. The mixture should hold together but not be too sticky. Adjust flour as necessary.
- 4
Shape Falafel
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- 5
- 6
Fry Falafel
Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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