Falafel Recipe
Crispy chickpea fritters served with tahini sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Mixture
Tahini Sauce
Frying
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.
- 3
Add Flour and Water
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the flour and water until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Form Falafel Balls
With wet hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a golf ball.
Tahini Sauce Preparation
- 5
Frying Falafel
- 6
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry Falafel
Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
