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Delicious Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Spitz - Little Tokyo Restaurant & Bar - Mediterranean Food and More
Time50m
Serves4

Crispy falafel balls made from ground chickpeas and spices.

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Ingredients

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Falafel Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

1

Soak Chickpeas

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

2

Prepare the Mixture

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

3

Form the Falafel Balls

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour. Use your hands to form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a plate.

4

Heat the Oil

In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

5

Fry the Falafel

Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

6

Serve

Serve the falafel hot with tahini sauce, pita bread, and fresh vegetables.