How to Make Best & Easy Falafel at Home?
Course
Main Course
,
Main Course International
Cuisine
Middle East Cuisine
Servings
Prep Time
2
people
30
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
20
minutes
5
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
2
people
30
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
20
minutes
5
minutes
Ingredients
1
Cup
Dried Chickpeas
2
Piece(s)
Chopped Onion
2 Medium Sized Chopped Onions
2
Tablespoon
Fine Chopped Parsley
2
Tablespoon
Fine Chopped Cilantro
Salt to Taste
1
Teaspoon
Dried Hot Red Pepper
4
Cloves
garlic
1
Teaspoon
Cumin
1
Teaspoon
Baking Powder
2-3
Teaspoon
Corn Flour
2-3
Teaspoon
Besan
Soybean Or Vegetable Oil
To Deep Fry Falafel Balls
Instructions
Soak the chickpeas in a bowl overnight.
Drain the chickpeas, put it in pressure cooker or pan and add fresh water.
Allow it to boil.
Put uncooked chickpeas & chopped onions in the bowl of food processor.
Add Parsley, Cilantro, Salt, Hot pepper, Garlic and cumin to it.
Process the mixture until blended, but do not pureed.
Sprinkle baking powder, corn flour & besan on the blend.
Put the blend in a bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
Form the chickpeas mixture into balls about the size of walnuts and flatten it slightly.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on the balls and press it inside.
Fill the skillet with soybean/vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches.
Deep Fry the balls until golden brown.
Drain the fried balls on paper towels.
Serve hot!
Recipe Notes
Contact Chef:
Sugandha Mathur
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