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Falafel

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Falafel is a crispy, golden-brown Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It’s naturally vegan and packed with flavor, perfect in wraps, salads, or as a standalone snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3–4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for binding)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight until they double in size and become tender.
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then transfer to a food processor.
  3. Add onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, and salt to the processor.
  4. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and holds together—avoid over-processing.
  5. Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. After chilling, mix in baking powder and, if needed, flour to bind.
  7. Scoop mixture into balls or patties using hands or a falafel scoop.
  8. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Fry falafel in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.

Notes

Use dried chickpeas, not canned, to prevent the mixture from being too soft.To make gluten-free, substitute flour with chickpea flour or omit if not needed.Refrigerating the mixture helps it hold together better during frying.Serve with tahini sauce, hummus, or inside pita bread with veggies.Can be baked or air-fried for a healthier alternative.

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