Easies Homemade Falafel Recipe (Crispy and Authentic)
Calories: 7
Adjust Servings Here: 24 balls
Description
Tasty, crispy, and full of protein, falafels make a great snack or addition to the main meal. This Middle Eastern falafel recipe is pretty fast and easy to make. Serve with pita, hummus, tahini, and salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (328 g) Dried chickpeas soaked overnight, drained
- 1 small Onion roughly chopped
- 3 large Garlic cloves large
- ½ cup Parsley chopped
- ½ cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin pwoder
- 1 tsp Corinader powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp AP flour or chickpea flour or dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
Deep Frying
- 4 cups (1 liter) Cooking oil (Use neutral oil like sunflower, canola, or vegetable)
Serving
- 4 Pita bread with pockets
- 1 cup (120 ml) Tahini sauce made from tahini paste
- 1 cup (250 g) Hummus homemade or store-bought, optional
- 2 cups chopped salad usually diced cucumber, tomatoes, parsley with lemon and olive oil
Instructions
- Soak the Chickpeas : Place dried chickpeas in a large bowl. Cover with plenty of water and soak overnight (8–12 hours). Drain and rinse well.1 cup Dried chickpeas
- Prepare the Mixture: In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and spices. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Don’t overprocess—it should not be a paste. Add baking powder and flour. Pulse just until combined. Chill the mixture for 30–60 minutes (helps it bind).1 small Onion, 3 large Garlic cloves, ½ cup Parsley, ½ cup Cilantro, 1 tsp Cumin pwoder, 1 tsp Corinader powder, ½ tsp Paprika, 1 tbsp Lemon juice , ½ tsp Baking powder, 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, 2 tbsp AP flour or chickpea flour, 1 tsp Salt , 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Shape the Falafel: Use wet hands or a falafel scoop to shape small balls or patties. If the mix feels too wet, add a bit more flour.
- Fry to Crispy Perfection: Heat oil in a deep pan (170–180°C / 340–355°F). Fry falafel in batches until deep golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side).4 cups Cooking oil
- Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with pita, hummus, tahini, and a side salad.4 Pita bread with pockets, 1 cup Tahini sauce, 1 cup Hummus, 2 cups chopped salad
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