Falafel is a crispy deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas and herbs seasoned with cumin, coriander, and garlic. Golden and crunchy outside with a tender interior, they are a popular vegetarian Middle Eastern staple. Serve with tahini sauce and pita for an authentic experience.
Ingredients
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2
cup
chickpeas, dried
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1
cup
onion, chopped
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3
clove
garlic, minced
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0.25
cup
parsley, chopped
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0.25
cup
cilantro, chopped
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2
tsp
ground cumin
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1
tsp
ground coriander
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1
tsp
salt
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0.50
tsp
baking powder
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2
cup
vegetable oil
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0.50
cup
tahini sauce
Steps
- Soak chickpeas: place dried chickpeas in water to cover and let soak overnight.
- Drain and pulse: drain chickpeas and pulse in a food processor with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until coarse.
- Form: shape mixture into 1-inch balls or patties.
- Fry: heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350 F and fry falafel in batches until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve: drain on paper towels and serve warm with tahini sauce and pita.