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Falafel

By Ben Braiser

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.

Prep:
20
Cook:
10
Time:
30
Yield:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 cup chickpeas, dried
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 4.50 tsp ground cumin

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.