Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade falafel, where crispy golden-brown exteriors give way to tender, herb-infused interiors. This easy-to-make recipe will transform your next gathering into a culinary celebration. Served with tahini sauce or nestled in pita with fresh veggies, these chickpea delights are perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with every flavorful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, blend them with parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until coarsely mixed.
- Gently fold in baking powder. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Fry falafel in batches until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 falafel (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg