Falafel
Falafel is a crispy, golden-brown delight packed with fresh herbs and spices. These delectable bites feature a crunchy exterior that gives way to a soft, fluffy interior, making them perfect for any occasion—whether at a lively dinner table or a sunny picnic. This easy falafel recipe is vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy these flavorful morsels. Dive into this culinary adventure and impress your friends and family with homemade falafel that’s sure to steal the show!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 falafel balls (10 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro (if using), garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until you achieve a coarse paste.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently fold in baking powder.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 falafel balls (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg