How to Make Homemade Falafel - Falafel Recipe
- 2 cups (400g) dried chickpeas, don’t use canned
- 1 small Onion
- 3-5 garlic cloves
- 1/3 bunch Parsley
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro
- 4 tablespoons (30g) Flour/breadcrumbs or chickpea flour for gluten free version
- 1¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- Oil for frying
- For serving: pita bread, tahini sauce, salad.
1. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl over them by about 2-3 inches of cold water. Let soak overnight, then wash and drain.
2. Put washed and drained chickpeas into a food processor, add garlic cloves, onion, parsley, cilantro, baking soda and spices. process until smooth but crumbly.
3. Transfer to a large bowl, add breadcrumbs and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Heat oil to 360˚F (180˚C).
5. Remove falafel mixture from the fridge and using wet hands shape into 1-inch balls.
6. Fry the falafels in batches, 4-6 at a time. Until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel.
7. Serve as is or in a pita bread with salad and tahini sauce.
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I can't eat chickpeas for health reasons. Can any other bean be substituted for chickpeas?
Replyfava beans?
ReplyCan these be cooled on the airfryer and if so, what temperature and for how long?
ReplyI used a different recipe but yours looks better. Trying next time.
ReplyPerfect and a fabulous recipe. It comes out soft n moist
ReplyIf I can't get the dry chickpeas cn I use those in tins?
ReplyNo, you can't use canned chickpeas as they are cooked. If you fry cooked chickpeas they will fall apart while frying.
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