Name: Falafel (Standard)
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried chickpeas-soaked overnight; 1/2 cup Fresh parsley-chopped; 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro-chopped; 1 medium Onion-chopped; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper-optional; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; As needed Vegetable oil-for frying; 1/2 cup Tahini; 1/4 cup Lemon juice; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 cup Water; 1/4 tsp Salt

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A simple and delicious falafel recipe made with dried chickpeas and a blend of fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Total 1h 30m

Serves 6 servings

Steps 9

Ingredients 18

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Falafel
1 cup 200 g Dried chickpeas-soaked overnight
cup 10 g Fresh parsley-chopped
cup 5 g Fresh cilantro-chopped
1 medium 100 g Onion-chopped
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
2 tbsp 30 mL All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 g Ground cumin
1 tsp 5 g Ground coriander
tsp 2 g Baking powder
tsp 1 g Cayenne pepper-optional
1 tsp 5 g Salt
tsp 2 g Black pepper
As needed As needed Vegetable oil-for frying
Tahini Sauce
cup 120 mL Tahini
cup 60 mL Lemon juice
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
cup 60 mL Water
tsp 1 g Salt

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Instructions

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Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas. Pat them dry with paper towels.
In a food processor, combine all Falafel ingredients except the oil. Process until a coarse mixture forms. Do not over-process; some texture is desired.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
While the falafel mixture chills, prepare the Tahini Sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all Tahini Sauce ingredients until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Shape the falafel mixture into small balls or patties.
Carefully drop the falafel into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Remove the falafel with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the falafel warm in pita bread with your favorite toppings and Tahini Sauce.