Homemade Falafel Recipe
Experience the authentic taste of falafel made from scratch with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, offering a perfect crunch and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- ½ large onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons chickpea flour
- vegetable oil Enough for frying.
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in a large bowl covered with water for 24 hours. Drain them thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Process until blended but still slightly coarse.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then mix in the chickpea flour and baking powder.
- Form the mixture into balls about the size of a heaping tablespoon, flatten them slightly. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for about an hour to firm up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil, cooking for 30-60 seconds on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Remove falafel from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined tray to soak up excess oil.
- Serve in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion, or on a side platter with rice and salad.
Notes
- For the best results, maintain medium heat while frying.
- You can mix the falafel batter the night before for better flavor.
- If not using cilantro, parsley alone is sufficient.
- Ensure chickpeas are well-drained to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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