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Falafel

By Ben Braiser

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.

Prep:
20
Cook:
10
Total:
30
Servings:
6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 cup chickpeas, dried
  2. 1 cup onion, chopped
  3. 3 clove garlic, minced
  4. 0.3 cup parsley, chopped
  5. 0.3 cup cilantro, chopped
  6. 2 tsp ground cumin
  7. 1 tsp ground coriander
  8. 1 tsp salt
  9. 0.5 tsp baking powder
  10. 2 cup vegetable oil
  11. 0.5 cup 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.