Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade falafel, where each bite brings a burst of flavor and texture. These golden chickpea balls are lightly spiced with herbs and perfect for any occasion—served in pita, on salads, or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (enough to submerge half the falafel)
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before use.
- In a food processor, combine soaked or canned chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, onion, cumin powder, coriander powder, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until coarsely blended.
- Form the mixture into balls or patties using slightly wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown on all sides—approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with tahini sauce or inside pita bread with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel balls (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg