Falafel Recipe

Falafel Directions

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight (or for at least 8 hours) until they are soft.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixture

   Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with the parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground.

3. 3

   Add Flour

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in the flour until the mixture holds together. If too wet, add more flour as needed.

4. 4

   Form the Balls

   Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 1-1.5 inches in diameter).

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).

6. 6

   Fry the Falafel

   Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Drain and Serve

   Remove the falafel from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with tahini sauce.