How to make Falafel – Deep-Fried Chickpeas or Fava Beans Balls & Patties
Falafel is a classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipe. Most people enjoy this dish as street food. However, families also enjoy Falafel for lunches and dinners during their get-togethers on special occasions.
Falafels are delicious balls of herbs, chickpeas, and other vegetables. It is one of the best vegan dishes in Lebanon and improves your health. Falafels are excellent in sandwiches, pitas, wraps, and salads. Today’s article will give you the list of ingredients and the step-by-step process of making Falafel. Read on!
Ingredients
- Two cups of dried chickpeas
- One cup of chopped onion
- Two cups of chopped parsley
- Two cups of cilantro
- Two green chili peppers
- Six clove garlic
- Two teaspoons of cumin
- Two teaspoons of salt
- One teaspoon of cardamon
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- Four tablespoons of chickpea flour
- One teaspoon of baking soda
- Avocado Oil
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in the water overnight.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas
- Add chickpeas to the food processor
- Put the onion, pepper, cilantro, parsley, salt, cumin, and cardamom
- Blend these ingredients to ensure the mixture has a texture of coarse sand
- Add the Falafel mixture to the bowl
- Put the baking soda and chickpea flour into the bowl
- Stir the mixture together and add a lid to the bowl
- Place the mixture in the fridge for 40-60 minutes
- Make Falafel balls or patties using your hands or an ice scoop
- Add some lemon juice or water if the balls are too dry
- Deep fry the ball in about three inches of oil on a medium heat
- Cook the balls in batches
- Ensure the balls are golden brown
- Serve the balls warm and crispy to your friends and family with tahini sauce
