Falafel

• By Ben Braiser

• Tags:
• #middle-east
• #street-food
• #vegan

Prep:

20 min

Cook:

10 min

Total:

30 min

Yield:

6 servings

Falafel is a crispy deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas and herbs seasoned with cumin, coriander, and garlic. Golden and crunchy outside with a tender interior, they are a popular vegetarian Middle Eastern staple. Serve with tahini sauce and pita for an authentic experience.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas, dried
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cups parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cups cilantro, chopped
• 2 tsps ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.50 tsps baking powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 0.50 cups tahini sauce

Steps

1. Soak chickpeas: place dried chickpeas in water to cover and let soak overnight.
2. Drain and pulse: drain chickpeas and pulse in a food processor with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until coarse.
3. Form: shape mixture into 1-inch balls or patties.
4. Fry: heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350 F and fry falafel in batches until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Serve: drain on paper towels and serve warm with tahini sauce and pita.