Description
Crispy falafel balls made from chickpeas, herbs, and spices. A popular Middle Eastern dish, perfect for sandwiches or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chickpeas overnight, then drain.
- Blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper into a coarse paste.
- Mix in baking soda and flour.
- Shape into small balls.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve.
Notes
- Do not use canned chickpeas—they are too soft.
- For extra crispiness, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before frying.
- Serve with tahini sauce or in pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: falafel, chickpeas, Middle Eastern food, vegetarian snack