Jul 14 2026
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Freshly Made Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Tangiers
Time1h
Serves4

Freshly made falafel over a bed of basmati rice. Served with a side salad or French fries.

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Ingredients

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Falafel Ingredients

Rice Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Method

Falafel Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak Chickpeas

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

  2. 2

    Make Falafel Mixture

    Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Process until the mixture is coarse and holds together when formed into a ball.

  3. 3

    Form Falafel Balls

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the all-purpose flour. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

  4. 4

    Fry the Falafel

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the falafel balls into the oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Rice Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook Basmati Rice

    In a saucepan, combine the basmati rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Salad

    Chop the cucumber, tomato, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine.

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