Name: Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cups of dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained; 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 1 cup of fresh parsley leaves, stems removed; 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed; 1 tsp of ground cumin; 1 tsp of ground coriander; 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper; 1 tsp of salt; 1 tsp of baking powder; 5 tbsp of all-purpose flour; Vegetable oil for frying

Falafel Recipe

Thekla Laughlin Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Falafel Recipe

A crispy and flavorful Middle Eastern staple made of ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups of dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
1 small onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 cup of fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of ground coriander
1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of baking powder
5 tbsp of all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt until coarsely pureed.
Add baking powder and flour and pulse until well combined.
Form 2-inch balls with your hands and flatten them slightly to form patties.
In a deep pot, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
Fry the falafel patties in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Drain on paper towel-lined plates and serve hot with tahini sauce or pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories : 324kcal
Total Fat : 13g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 1004mg
Total Carbohydrates : 41g
Dietary Fiber : 10g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 13g

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