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Falafel

Ingredient count
9 ingredients
Total time
45 minutes
Servings
Serves 4
1

Ingredients

Dried Chickpeas1.5 cups
Onion1/2
Garlic3 cloves
Parsley1 cup
Cilantro1/2 cup
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander1 tsp
Flour2 tbsp
Frying Oilfor frying
2

Soak & Drain

Soak the dried chickpeas in water for 8–12 hours, then drain them well.

8–12 hrs

3

Add to Food Processor

Add the soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander and flour to a food processor.

into the food processor

4

Blend

Blend for 30–45 seconds, until the mixture is finely ground.

Blend

30–45 sec

5

Rest

Let the falafel mixture rest for 30 minutes.

30 min

6

Shape into Balls

Shape the mixture into small balls.

7

Fry

Heat the frying oil in a pan and add the falafel balls.

8

Cook

Fry for 3–4 minutes, until golden underneath.

3–4 min

9

Flip

Flip the falafel and fry the other side until golden and crisp.

10

Serve

Serve the falafel while crisp, garnished with parsley and a pinch of cumin.

Crispy!

Crunchy outside. Tender inside.