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Falafel Recipe

One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Mezze
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Falafel, Gluten Free, Mezze
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
SOAKING TIME: 12 hours
Servings: 18 falafels
Calories: 47kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Chickpeas dried, soaked overnight
  • ¼ cup Cilantro finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parsley finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Coriander ground
  • 1 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice ground
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • tbsp Tahini
  • 1 Hot Chili Pepper
  • ½ Onion
  • Vegetable Oil for Deep Frying

Instructions

  • Soak chickpeas overnight in a generous amount of water.
  • Drain chickpeas and add to a food processor.
  • Add all other ingredients to the chickpeas.
  • Process until well mixed and mixture resembles coarse wet sand.
  • Use a falafel scooper or shape into balls using your hands.
  • Deep fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve while hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg