Falafel
Dinner
Falafel are crispy, deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas and spices. They’re a popular Middle Eastern street food and can be served in pita bread or as part of a salad.
Preparation
Step 1
Drain chickpeas and process in a food processor with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper until finely ground.
Step 2
Shape mixture into small balls or patties.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet. Fry falafel until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with pita and tahini sauce.
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Preparation time30 minutes
Cooking time10 minutes
Total time40 minutesDinner
Difficulty level
Medium
Dishes
12
Allergens
None
Cuisine
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Diet type
Vegan
Nutrition facts
Crispy and savory, high in protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Oil for frying
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