Homemade Crispy Falafel Recipe
Falafel is a kind of deep-fried ball made of hydrated chickpeas and seasoned up with different kinds of herbs and spices such as parsley, onion, garlic, thyme, hot pepper, mint, and dill. It makes a great meal when accompanied by a colorful portion of tabouleh, or a piece of pita with a creamy sauce.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Israeli, Lebanese, Oriental
Keyword: chickpeas, chickpeas recipe, Falafel, falafel recipe, green recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 112kcal
- 1 cup chickpeas dried
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup mint chopped
- 1/2 cup dill chopped
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 chili pepper
- 2 tbsp chickpeas flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
Have the chickpeas soaked in water overnight
Thoroughly wash the fresh herbs
Peel the garlic and the onion, cut into big pieces.
Remove the seeds from the chili pepper
Take the food processor and put in the chickpeas, onion, garlic, chili pepper, the herbs, and the spices
Pulse the food processor for 1 minute; scrape down the sides when needed
Pour everything in a large bowl and add the baking powder and the chickpeas flour. Gently mix
Fill one tablespoon with the mix and roll in your hands to form balls. Arrange on baking sheet
Preheat oil in a large frying pan
Put balls to fry for 3-4 minutes on medium heat flipping sides
Take out and lay on paper towel to have the extra oil absorbed
Serve with additional salad or sauce
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg