Description
Savor the irresistible crunch of homemade falafel, bursting with the vibrant flavors of garlic, cumin, and fresh herbs. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any gathering. With a crispy exterior and a tender interior, these golden nuggets are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chickpeas in water overnight until plump.
- In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, baking powder, salt, and pepper until you get a coarse dough.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Form small balls from the mixture and fry in hot oil until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with tahini sauce or tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg