Falafel Recipe

Falafel Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

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

2. 2

   Blend the Ingredients

   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. Process until a coarse mixture forms.

3. 3

   Form the Falafel Balls

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour. Mix well. Using your hands, form small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on a parchment-lined tray.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Fry the Falafel

   Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the falafel warm with tahini sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.