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Falafel Recipe

Delicious and crispy falafel, perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal

Ingredients 

Falafel Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • ½ large onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½-1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4-6 tablespoons flour
  • Soybean or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to soak overnight, then drain.
  2. Place drained uncooked chickpeas, onions, parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin in a food processor. Process until blended but not pureed.
  3. Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. You want to add enough bulgur or flour so that the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands. Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
  4. Form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of walnuts, or use a falafel scoop, available in Middle-Eastern markets.
  5. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 in a deep pot or wok and fry 1 ball to test. If it falls apart, add a little flour. Then fry about six balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

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