Description
A savory and crispy Middle Eastern delight, falafel is a flavorful blend of chickpeas, herbs, and spices, often served in pita bread or wraps.
Ingredients
1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, avoid canned chickpeas)
½ cup roughly chopped onion
1 cup roughly chopped parsley (about one large bunch) 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro (about one large bunch)
1 small green chile pepper (serrano or jalapeno)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chickpea flour (or other flour)
½ teaspoon baking soda
Oil for fryingInstructions
Soak Chickpeas: Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak overnight. Drain before using.
Chop onion, parsley, cilantro, green chile pepper, and garlic cloves. In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, green chile pepper, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely minced.
Add cumin, salt, cardamom, black pepper, chickpea flour, and baking soda to the mixture. Blend until well combined. Shape the mixture into small patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
In a pan, heat oil for frying over medium heat. Carefully place falafel patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Once fried, place falafel on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve falafel hot with your favorite sauce or in pita bread with veggies.
Enjoy your homemade falafel! 
Notes
– Ensure thorough chickpea soaking for a smoother texture.
– Adjust spice levels by varying the green chile pepper.
– Use a cookie scoop for uniform falafel patties.
– Test oil temperature by dropping a small piece of the mixture; it should sizzle and float.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 falafel patty
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g