Falafel

By Ben Braiser

Tags:

#middle-east

#street-food

#vegan

Falafel is a crispy deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas and herbs seasoned with cumin, coriander, and garlic. Golden and crunchy outside with a tender interior, they are a popular vegetarian Middle Eastern staple. Serve with tahini sauce and pita for an authentic experience.

Ingredients

2 cup chickpeas, dried

1 cup onion, chopped

3 clove garlic, minced

0.25 cup parsley, chopped

0.25 cup cilantro, chopped

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp salt

0.50 tsp baking powder

2 cup vegetable oil

0.50 cup tahini sauce

Steps

1. Soak chickpeas: place dried chickpeas in water to cover and let soak overnight.
2. Drain and pulse: drain chickpeas and pulse in a food processor with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until coarse.
3. Form: shape mixture into 1-inch balls or patties.
4. Fry: heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350 F and fry falafel in batches until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Serve: drain on paper towels and serve warm with tahini sauce and pita.