Side Of Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Soak the garbanzo beans in water overnight (at least 8 hours) to soften them.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixture

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

3. 3

   Form the Falafel

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Then, shape the mixture into small balls or patties (about 1.5 inches in diameter).

4. 4

   Fry the Falafel

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the falafel balls in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

5. 5

   Drain and Serve

   Remove the falafel from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of sauce (e.g., tahini, garlic sauce, or yogurt sauce).