Falafel Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Rinse the dried chickpeas and soak them in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixture

   Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is coarse but holds together.

3. 3

   Add Baking Powder and Flour

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add baking powder and flour, mix well, and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Shape the Falafel

   Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.

6. 6

   Fry the Falafel

   Fry the falafel balls in batches for about 4-5 minutes each, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the falafels warm with pita bread, tahini sauce, and your favorite toppings.