Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak Chickpeas

   Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixture

   After soaking, drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Process until a coarse mixture forms.

3. 3

   Form Falafel Balls

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

4. 4

   Fry the Falafel

   Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.