Falafel Recipe

[TinkerBell]

Hey foodies! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these little chickpea patties are a must-try for any kitchen adventurer.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soaked overnight
• 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and baking powder.
3. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse meal-like texture. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor occasionally.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed into a ball.
5. Shape the mixture into small patties, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Once cooked, transfer the falafel to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Trust me, once you try making homemade falafel, you'll never go back to the store-bought stuff! It's a fun and rewarding cooking experience, and the result is absolutely delicious. I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy every crispy, flavorful bite!

 

[potatohead101]

Tried 'em with extra cayenne for a spicy kick—absolutely rocked my taste buds!

 

[Kath_]

Falafel is the ultimate flavor bomb! Can't wait to whip up a batch and indulge in some crispy, savory goodness!

 

[MylaPeek]

Your falafel recipe looks amazing! Love how crispy and flavorful they appear—perfect for a healthy and tasty meal. Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

 

[benzie]

In my experience, a good falafel recipe involves pulsing chickpeas with garlic, onion, and a squeeze of lemon juice until just combined, though not over-blending is key to maintaining texture.