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How to Make the Best Falafel
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How to Make the Best Falafel

Grab your passport! You're going on a culinary adventure to uncover best, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-middle, Homemade Falafel with this foolproof recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
13 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cilantro fresh leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dill fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Place the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak the chickpeas for at least 12 hours. Drain the chickpeas and pat them dry.
  2. Place the soaked chickpeas, herbs, garlic, and spices in a food processor and mix well.
  3. Transfer the falafel mixture to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Remove the mixture from the fridge. Add the baking powder and sesame seeds. Stir well.
  5. Wet your hands and use them to form the falafel mixture into patties.
  6. Heat the pot of oil on MEDIUM. Fry the falafel patties in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, until they brown.
  7. Serve the falafels with pita bread and cucumbers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 181mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 67IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 67IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.