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By Ben Braiser

    • Tags:
  • #middle-east
  • #street-food
  • #vegan
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    Prep: 20 min
    Cook: 10 min
    Total: 30 min
    Yield: 6 servings

    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.

    Ingredients

      2 cup
    • chickpeas, dried
      • 1 cup
    • onion, chopped
      • 3 clove
    • garlic, minced
      • 0.25 cup
    • parsley, chopped
      • 0.25 cup
    • cilantro, chopped
      • 2 teaspoon
    • ground cumin
      • 1 teaspoon
    • ground coriander
      • 1 teaspoon
    • salt
      • 0.50 teaspoon
    • baking powder
      • 2 cup
    • vegetable oil
      • 0.50 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.