Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation Steps

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

   Prepare 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 coarse but well combined.

3. 3

   Form the Falafel Balls

   Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

4. 4

   Chill the Falafel

   Place the formed falafel balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

5. 5

   Fry the Falafel

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the falafel from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tahini sauce, pita bread, or salad.