Falafel
Falafel is a deep-fried ball made from ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices, served with pita or salad.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas (dried, soaked overnight) | 500 | Grams |
| Onion (medium, chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Parsley (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Cilantro (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Cumin (ground) | 2 | Tsp |
| Coriander (ground) | 2 | Tsp |
| Baking Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Flour | 2 | Tbsp |
| Vegetable Oil (for frying) | 500 | Milliliters |
Instructions
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a food processor.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
- Process the mixture until it forms a coarse paste, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Shape the chickpea mixture into small balls or patties using your hands.
- Carefully drop the falafel into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the falafel with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with pita bread, salad, or tahini sauce.
Prep
- Soak chickpeas in water overnight
Kitchen equipment
Food ProcessorDeep Fryer or Heavy-bottomed PotSlotted Spoon
