Falafel Recipe
30 falafel balls If you're searching for a truly satisfying vegetarian meal, look no further. This delightful dish features perfectly light and crispy falafel – golden brown on the outside, tender on the inside. It's a delicious meal for a hearty lunch, a fulfilling dinner, or really any time you crave something wholesome... Read more ... and flavorful. Read less x saved ChefLynn Cool Cook May 1, 2025 26 min.1 d. 2 h. 26 min.3/5 26 min. 1 d. 2 h. 26 min. 3/5 Ingredients: 1 LB of dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - dried1 PC of sweet onion - peeled and chopped1 bunch of fresh cilantro - chopped (sub parsley if preferred)4 cloves of garlic - peeled and minced (adjust if needed)1 TBSP of kosher salt1 TSP of black pepper - ground½ TSP of ground coriander1 TSP of ground cuminOptionally: 1 Pinch of ground cayenne pepper (adjust if needed, to taste)Optionally: 1 Pinch of chili flakes (adjust if needed, to taste)1 TBSP of baking powder (added after chilling) 1 LB of dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - dried 1 PC of sweet onion - peeled and chopped 1 bunch of fresh cilantro - chopped (sub parsley if preferred) 4 cloves of garlic - peeled and minced (adjust if needed) 1 TBSP of kosher salt 1 TSP of black pepper - ground ½ TSP of ground coriander 1 TSP of ground cumin Optionally: 1 Pinch of ground cayenne pepper (adjust if needed, to taste) Optionally: 1 Pinch of chili flakes (adjust if needed, to taste) 1 TBSP of baking powder (added after chilling) Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Kitchen Food Processor1x Large Mixing Bowl (8 QT +)1x Silicone Spatula1x Disher (Small, or tablespoon)1x Deep Fryer or Pot and Thermometer (for deep frying)1x Plate1x Paper Towel (for draining)1x Baking Sheet (for freezing extra falafel)1x Freezer Bag (for freezing extra falafel) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Kitchen Food Processor 1x Large Mixing Bowl (8 QT +) 1x Silicone Spatula 1x Disher (Small, or tablespoon) 1x Deep Fryer or Pot and Thermometer (for deep frying) 1x Plate 1x Paper Towel (for draining) 1x Baking Sheet (for freezing extra falafel) 1x Freezer Bag (for freezing extra falafel) Directions: 1. Soak Chickpeas: Let’s start preparation for the falafel recipe by soaking the chickpeas. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Then drain, rinse, and allow to dry. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Then drain, rinse, and allow to dry. 2. Process Falafel Mixture: Place chickpeas along with all other ingredients EXCEPT BAKING POWDER into the food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined and will hold together when squeezed together in your hand. Scrape the bowl as needed. Place chickpeas along with all other ingredients EXCEPT BAKING POWDER into the food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined and will hold together when squeezed together in your hand. Scrape the bowl as needed. 3. Chill Mixture: Place the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Place the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. 4. Heat Oil: Heat a pot of oil to 350°F. 5. Add Baking Powder: Mix the baking powder into the falafel mixture after it has refrigerated for 1 hour or just before you are ready to fry. Mix the baking powder into the falafel mixture after it has refrigerated for 1 hour or just before you are ready to fry. 6. Portion and Fry: Portion into balls and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Portion into balls and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. 7. Drain Falafel: Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. 8. Serving Suggestions of Falafel Recipe: Serve with hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh as a platter. Or add to pita with vegetables and your favorite sauce for a sandwich. Serve with hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh as a platter. Or add to pita with vegetables and your favorite sauce for a sandwich. Freezing Instructions: Portion extra falafel and freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen solid, place them in a bag and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Fry directly from frozen. Portion extra falafel and freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen solid, place them in a bag and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Fry directly from frozen. About the Author: ChefLynnCool Cook # 3 39 Followers Published Recipes: 23Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Florida, USAMember since: 2024-09-08 Published Recipes: 23 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Florida, USA Member since: 2024-09-08 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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