Falafel (3) Recipe
Chickpea fritters with red lentils, pickled onion and peppers, garlic sauce
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Falafel Directions
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Rinse and drain before using.
- 2
Cook Red Lentils
In a small saucepan, combine the red lentils and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are soft. Drain any excess water and let cool.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, cooked red lentils, garlic cloves, onion, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture is coarse yet well combined.
- 4
Form Falafel Balls
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the bread crumbs. Mix well. Form small balls or patties (about 1-2 inches in diameter) from the mixture.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Serve the falafel warm, topped with pickled onions and peppers. Drizzle with garlic sauce if desired.