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Homemade Falafel

Crispy Homemade Falafel That Will Change Your Meals Forever

These delightful homemade falafel are vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with herby goodness, making them a game-changer for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel Mixture
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 medium Onion roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley can substitute cilantro or mint
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin key flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for fluffiness
  • 2-3 tablespoons Chickpea Flour acts as binder
For Frying

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • deep skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak chickpeas in water for at least 24 hours.
  2. Blend soaked chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, garlic, cumin, and ground coriander in a food processor until grainy.
  3. Add chickpea flour and baking powder to the mixture, mix well, and let rest for a few minutes.
  4. Form the mixture into balls about the size of a heaping tablespoon and slightly flatten them.
  5. Chill the shaped falafel in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until shimmering, around 350°F.
  7. Fry falafel in batches for about 30-60 seconds on each side until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dried chickpeas are crucial for texture. Monitor oil temperature for best frying results.

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