Name: Layla's Falafels Jerusalem Falafel Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried chickpeas; 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 1 tsp Baking soda; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs All-purpose flour; 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

ARAK BELLINI

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Traditional falafel sandwich, served with fresh cut fries.

Rinse the dried chickpeas and soak them in water overnight. Ensure they are fully submerged.

Soak Chickpeas

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms. Transfer to a bowl and mix in flour.

Prepare Falafel Mixture

Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties.

Shape Falafel

In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Heat Oil

Fry the falafel in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Fry Falafel

Serve falafel in pita bread with fresh cut fries and your choice of toppings (e.g., tahini sauce, pickles, lettuce).

Serve

Dried chickpeas

Fresh parsley, chopped

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Garlic cloves, minced

Onion, chopped

Ground cumin

Ground coriander

Baking soda

Salt

Black pepper

All-purpose flour

Vegetable oil (for frying)