Easy and Delicious Homemade Falafel Recipe
Crispy and flavorful chickpea fritters, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Frying pan
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the mixture:
- 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 the mixture is coarse and holds together.1 cup dried chickpeas, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, Salt and pepper to taste
Form the falafel:
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties.
Fry the falafel:
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the falafel to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.Oil
Serve:
- Serve hot with pita bread, hummus, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake the falafel at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 71mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 4mg
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