❗ Falafel Recipe
Pita full of ground chickpea balls with lettuce, pickle, vegetables, and tahini.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation Steps
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Prepare Falafel Mixture
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- 3
Shape Falafel Balls
Form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 5
Fry Falafel
Fry the falafel balls in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare Pitas
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave.
- 7
