Authentic Falafel by @feelgoodfoodie

N/A
Medium

1 serving

🫛

230 g

Dried Chickpeas

🧅

0.5 medium

Onion

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🌿

Fresh Herbs

🌶️

Warm Spices

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover them with plenty of cold water.

    dried chickpeas
    🥣large bowl

  2. Step 2/12

    Soak the chickpeas at room temperature overnight, for about 12 to 18 hours, until fully hydrated and doubled in size.

    dried chickpeas
    🥣large bowl

  3. Step 3/12

    Drain the soaked chickpeas thoroughly in a colander and discard the soaking water.

    dried chickpeas
    🫗colander

  4. Step 4/12

    Roughly chop the 1/2 yellow onion and the 4 garlic cloves on a cutting board.

    yellow onion
    garlic cloves
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/12

    Add the drained chickpeas, chopped onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, and fresh mint to the food processor.

    dried chickpeas
    yellow onion
    garlic cloves
    fresh parsley
    fresh cilantro
    fresh mint

  6. Step 6/12

    Pulse the mixture repeatedly until it is finely ground, bright green, and resembles coarse sand rather than a smooth paste.

  7. Step 7/12

    Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, baking powder, and salt to the chickpea mixture.

    ground cumin
    ground coriander
    cayenne pepper
    baking powder
    salt
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/12

    Pulse briefly until the spices are evenly distributed, then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm it up.

  9. Step 9/12

    Shape the chilled mixture into about 16 compact balls or small patties, using roughly 2 tablespoons of mixture for each one.

    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/12

    Pour the neutral frying oil into a deep pot and heat it on the stovetop to 350°F (175°C).

    neutral frying oil
    🍲deep pot

  11. Step 11/12

    Lower the falafel into the hot oil in small batches and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply golden brown and crisp.

    🍲deep pot
    🥄slotted spoon

  12. Step 12/12

    Lift the fried falafel out with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towel before serving hot.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes

Ingredients

Dried chickpeas, Onion, Garlic, Fresh herbs, Warm spices

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based

Calories

290 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Dietary fiber: 8g, Total fat: 15g, Saturated fat: 2g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 390mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Calcium: 55mg, Sodium: 430mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 560IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Vitamin K: 180mcg, Folate: 115mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large bowl, colander, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons, deep pot, slotted spoon, paper towel

Appliances

food processor, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Snack, Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Mezze, Party, Casual meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Soft, Tender, Herby

Flavors

Savory, Herbal, Earthy, Warmly spiced, Garlicky, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best crispness), freezer : 3 months (Freeze cooked falafel in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Reheat from frozen until hot and crisp)