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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Soak the Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Prepare the Mixture
In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, fresh parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and well combined, but not pureed.
- 3
Form the Balls
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Falafel
Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the falafel balls warm with tahini sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
