Description
Discover the secret to crispy perfection with this homemade falafel recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help it firm up.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Using wet hands, form the chickpea mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Carefully drop the falafel into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with pita bread, tahini sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- You can also bake the falafel at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: salt to taste
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg