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Homemade Falafel

Crispy Homemade Falafel That You'll Crave Every Week

Enjoy the irresistible crunch of homemade falafel, a delightful and healthy dish bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel Mixture
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas soaked for 24 hours
  • 1 medium Onion roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3 tbsp Chickpea Flour or use all-purpose flour
For frying
  • 2-3 inches Vegetable Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Deep skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Slotted Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas in a large bowl of water for 24 hours.
  2. Drain the soaked chickpeas and add to a food processor with onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Pulse until grainy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in chickpea flour and baking powder until well combined.
  4. Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls; flatten slightly. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up the falafel balls.
  6. Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep skillet until hot.
  7. Fry the falafel balls in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side until golden brown.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use dried chickpeas. Allow sufficient soaking and chilling time for crispy falafel.

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