Falafel Recipe
Chickpea fritters with tahini sauce
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak the Chickpeas
Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Prepare the Mixture
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together when formed into a ball.
- 3
Form the Falafel
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour, adjusting as needed until the mixture holds its shape. Form into small balls or patties.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Test with a small piece of the falafel mixture; it should sizzle upon contact.
- 5
Fry the Falafel
Carefully add falafel balls to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the falafel from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with tahini sauce.