Ingredients
For the falafel:
1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (not canned)
1 small onion, roughly chopped 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 cup fresh parsley leaves 🍃
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 🍃
1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
1 tsp ground coriander 🌿
1 tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp ground black pepper ⚫
¼ tsp cayenne pepper 🌶️
1 tsp baking powder 🧁
4 tbsp all-purpose flour 🌾
Vegetable oil for frying 🌻
For serving:
Pita bread 🥙
Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce) 🥒🍅🥬
Tahini sauce or hummus 🌿
Instructions
1️⃣ Place dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight, then drain well. 🌙💧
2️⃣ In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together when formed into a ball. 🔄🌿
3️⃣ Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add baking powder and flour, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. ❄️
4️⃣ Form the falafel mixture into small balls or patties using your hands. 👐
5️⃣ Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. 🥘🔥
6️⃣ Remove falafel from oil and drain on paper towels. 🧻
7️⃣ Serve falafel in pita bread with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce or hummus. Enjoy! 🥙🌿
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 30min
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 Kcal