The Best Falafel
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Recipe Intro From beyaztarifler
I love a good falafel recipe, and this one is truly the best. Pair it with a side of fresh veggies and tzaziki sauce for dipping.
This recipe is featured on our Middle Eastern feed. Try it out with Shawarma Spiced Hummus and Baba Ganoush.
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ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
- 1 cup parlsey
- 1/4 cup dill
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
Method
Step 1
Soak the chickpeas overnight or for 8 hours. Drain the chickpeas, then add them to a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a medium-low boil and cook according to the instructions on the bag (approximately 40 minutes).
Step 2
Begin making the falafel when the chickpeas have been cooked, drained and cooled.
Step 3
Combine all the ingredients in the food processor. Grind the ingredients to a fine, even consistency. Do not form into a mash, the texture should be granular and crumbly. If the mixture is runny, you can add more chickpeas and/or bread crumbs.
Step 4
Shape the falafel with your hands, an ice cream scoop, or a falafel apparatus (used in this recipe). Form into a tight ball to keep the falafel from crumbling.
Step 5
Deep fry in hot oil, removing from oil when the falafel is light brown. Let cool slightly before serving.