Falafel
Falafel is a delicious Middle Eastern food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is typically seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, formed into small balls or patties, and then deep-fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Falafel is often served in pita bread or flatbread, along with fresh vegetables, tahini sauce, and other flavorful toppings. It's a popular choice for vegetarians.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 small onion roughly chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour (for binding)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and baking soda. Pulse until everything is well chopped and blended, but still has some texture.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the flour. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add a little more flour until it holds its shape.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- In a large frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the falafel balls/patties into the hot oil, being mindful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the falafel from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the falafel in pita bread or flatbread, with your choice of fresh vegetables, tahini sauce, and other toppings. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 53g (18%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 749mg (33%)Potassium: 826mg (24%)Fiber: 14g (58%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 1594IU (32%)Vitamin C: 27mg (33%)Calcium: 119mg (12%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
