Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

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

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixture

   Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended.

3. 3

   Add Flour and Water

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour and water until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.

4. 4

   Form the Falafel Balls

   Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.

5. 5

   Fry the Falafel

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the falafel balls into the oil, frying them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Drain and Serve

   Remove the falafel from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with tahini sauce.