Falafel Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of chickpeas
• 1/2 cup of coarsely chopped onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Soak the chickpeas in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin and baking soda. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and pulse until the mixture comes together to form a dough-like consistency. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Using a tablespoon, shape the falafel mixture into small balls or patties.
5. In a large skillet, heat up enough oil to reach a depth of about 2 inches. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Serving Suggestions:

Falafel can be served as a sandwich with pita bread, tomatoes, lettuce, and tahini sauce. It can also be enjoyed as a side dish with hummus, tabbouleh, and other middle eastern dips.

Verdict:

Falafel is a delicious and popular vegetarian treat that is enjoyed all over the world. This recipe has a perfect blend of spices and herbs which makes it one of the best falafel recipes out there.