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Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Streetcar 520

Time50m

Serves4

sriracha / tzatziki / balsamic reduction

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Ingredients

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Falafel Ingredients

1 cup Dried chickpeas

1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped

1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

1 medium Onion, chopped

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Ground coriander

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs Flour (all-purpose or chickpea flour)

2 cups Oil (for frying)

Method

Falafel Preparation

1

Soak Chickpeas

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

2

Blend Ingredients

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

3

Form Balls

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour. Use your hands to form small balls or patties, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.

4

Heat Oil

In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.

5

Fry Falafel

Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

6

Serve

Serve the falafel warm with sriracha, tzatziki, and balsamic reduction on the side.