Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Make the Falafel Mixture

   Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.

3. 3

   Form the Falafel Balls

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour. Mix well. Using your hands, form small balls or patties (about 1.5 inches in diameter).

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a large frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

5. 5

   Fry the Falafel

   Carefully place the falafel balls in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the falafel warm with tahini sauce for dipping.