Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Prepare the Falafel Mixture

   Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.

3. 3

   Form the Patties

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the flour. Mix until combined. Form small patties about 1.5 inches in diameter.

4. 4

   Fry the Falafel

   In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the falafel patties in batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the falafel hot with tahini sauce on the side.