Falafel Recipe
Crispy hand rolled falafel, fava bean hummus, zhoug, pickles
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak the Fava Beans
Rinse the dried fava beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- 2
Prepare the Mixture
In a food processor, combine the soaked fava beans, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a coarse paste forms.
- 3
Shape the Falafel
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Fry the Falafel
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Serve the falafel with fava bean hummus, zhoug, and pickles.