Side Of Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixture

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

3. 3

   Form the Falafel Balls

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add water gradually until the mixture holds together. Form small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on a tray.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Make sure there is enough oil for deep frying.

5. 5

   Fry the Falafel

   Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the falafel balls into the oil in batches. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the falafel hot with your choice of dipping sauce or in a pita.