easy falafel recipe: a flavorful twist on classic comfort food
A delicious and easy falafel recipe that brings a flavorful twist to classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chickpeas in water overnight.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Process until blended but not pureed.
- Add flour and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry falafel until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Serve with tahini sauce or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Falafel, easy falafel recipe, comfort food