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falafel

Falafel

Learn how to make this delicious falafel recipe at home.
Prep Time: 1 day 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: falafel, fritter, frying
Servings: 10 people
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 400 grams dried chickepeas soaked overnight, then drained and rinsed
  • 2 onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bundles parsley
  • 3 bundles shadon beni
  • 4 pimentos
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp amchar masala
  • 2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ tsp clove powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Roughly chop herbs and aromatics then place them into a food processor.
  • Add spices and baking powder.
  • Add half of the chickpeas/channa to the food processor then pulse until ingredients are mixed together. Put food processor on a low speed then combine for approximately one minute.
  • Scrape the sides of the food processor to make sure the mixture is in the bowl. Add the remaining chickpeas/channa then combine until mixture is a pasty consistency.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl then add sesame seeds and combine.
  • Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Use a teaspoon to portion out mixture into your hand. Use your hands to form it into a disc 1½" in diameter by ½" thick.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan then fry falafels until golden brown.
  • Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  • Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

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