Dishbook

Falafel

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

2 cups chickpeas, dried
1 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cups parsley, chopped
0.25 cups cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
0.50 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups vegetable oil
0.50 cups tahini sauce

Steps

  1. Soak chickpeas: place dried chickpeas in water to cover and let soak overnight.

  2. Drain and pulse: drain chickpeas and pulse in a food processor with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until coarse.

  3. Form: shape mixture into 1-inch balls or patties.

  4. Fry: heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350 F and fry falafel in batches until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

  5. Serve: drain on paper towels and serve warm with tahini sauce and pita.