Traditional Falafel (dough, Fritters And Patties) Recipe
Make Traditional Falafel (dough, Fritters And Patties) Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Fritters
Patties
Method
Dough
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse them before use.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Pulse until you have a coarse mixture, adding water gradually if needed to help blend.
- 3
Form Dough
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Fritters
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Shape and Fry
Using your hands or a scooper, form the chilled dough into small balls or patties. Carefully drop them into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 6
Drain and Cool
Remove the fried falafel with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Patties
- 7
Prepare Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- 8
Assemble the Patties
Place a few falafel fritters inside each pita pocket, top with tahini sauce, and add fresh vegetables of your choice.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, with extra tahini sauce on the side if desired.