Description
Crispy homemade falafel is a flavorful and healthy dish made from ground chickpeas and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 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 to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse until coarse and mixed well.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the falafel until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with tahini sauce or in pita bread.
Notes
- Use dried chickpeas for best results, not canned.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Store uncooked falafel in the freezer for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy homemade falafel