Looking for a simple and tasty falafel recipe that you can make at home? Look no further! Our recipe uses chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices to create crispy and flavorful falafel balls. This dish is perfect as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish. Plus, it's so easy to make and makes for a great on-the-go snack or meal.
Ingredients
To make our tasty falafel, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, flour, and baking powder.
2. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
3. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into small balls.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the falafel balls until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side.
6. Serve hot with tahini sauce, hummus, or your favorite dip!
Tips and Variations
Here are a few tips for making the perfect falafel:
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience, or soak and cook dried chickpeas for a more authentic taste.
- Be sure not to over-process the mixture, as you want it to stay chunky enough for texture.
- Try adding other herbs and spices, like mint or paprika, for extra flavor.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour of your choice instead of regular flour.
- Serve the falafel on top of a salad, or stuffed into a pita pocket with your favorite toppings!
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