Description
Homemade Falafel is a classic Middle Eastern favorite made from soaked dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, and warm spices. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, it’s perfect for wraps, bowls, or snacking with sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup dried chickpeas
½ large onion, roughly chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons chickpea flour or all-purpose flour
Oil for frying
Instructions
Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for 24 hours.
Drain the chickpeas well and add them to a food processor with the onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin, and coriander.
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not puréed.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in the chickpea flour and baking powder.
Shape the mixture into small balls using about one heaping tablespoon each. Flatten slightly.
Place the falafel on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat a few inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Fry the falafel in batches, cooking each side for about 30–60 seconds until golden brown.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
Do not use canned chickpeas; dried chickpeas are essential for proper texture.
Refrigerating the falafel before frying helps them hold together.
Calories listed do not include oil absorbed during frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 falafel
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg