Dive into the vegetarian goodness of this Falafel recipe. These crispy chickpea fritters are flavored with aromatic herbs and spices, ideal for serving in pita pockets or as a snack.
- Cooking Time
30 minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Cost
6$
Ingredients
For the Falafel:
- 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp flour
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Falafel Mixture:
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, baking powder, black pepper, and flour. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and holds together when pressed. - Form the Falafel:
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties. - Fry the Falafel:
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel balls until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. - Serve:
Serve the falafel in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tahini sauce, or as a snack with hummus.