Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy falafel from scratch with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a food processor.
- Add the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper to the food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is coarse but well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the falafel balls until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with tahini sauce or in pita bread.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can bake the falafel instead of frying.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure crispy falafel.
- Leftover falafel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Falafel, Crispy Falafel, Vegan Recipe