Prep:

20min

Cook:

10min

Total:

30min

Yield:

6.0servings

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

• 2.0 cup chickpeas, dried
• 1.0 cup onion, chopped
• 3.0 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2.0 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.0 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1.0 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 2.0 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup 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.