Falafel Recipe

This falafel recipe makes healthy and crunchy falafel, a perfect snack that makes parties or reunions warm and intimate. Make some and the bowl should be empty in seconds.

cook TIME 10 mins
prep TIME 30 mins
total TIME 40 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: Middle East

Keyword: easy falafel recipe, falafel, falafel recipe, how to make falafel

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 255 kcal

Ingredients (14)

4 oz dry chickpeas soaked overnight
1.4 oz onion chopped
1/2 cup parsley chopped
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 tbsp garlic minced
1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/16 tsp cayenne
2 cups canola oil *
3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash 4 oz dry chickpeas and separate their skin. Remember to soak the chickpeas overnight or you won’t have falafel today!

Blend 1/2 cup parsley and 1/4 cup cilantro finely. Add 1.4 oz onion, 1 tbsp garlic, seasonings (1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander), 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/8 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/16 tsp cayenne and blend. Add soaked chickpeas and blend. Scrape down the sides to get any big chunks at the bottom, and blend until there are no more big chunks.

Divide the mixture into eight equal parts. Use your hands to form eight balls. Place them in the freezer for half an hour before frying.

Step 3 Make falafel balls and flatten them

Heat a pot of 2 cups canola oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to low. Fry the falafel until evenly golden brown, then take them out and place on a rack or paper towel.

Serve with mayonnaise or homemade dipping sauce.

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