Falafel

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dry chickpeas (soak at least 12 hours)
  • ½ cup Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Ground coriander/cumin mix
  • ¼ tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp Green chilies (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Garlic (crushed)
  • ¼ cup Green coriander (chopped)
  • ¼ cup Parsley (chopped)
  • 3 tbsps All purpose flour
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • Oil (for frying)
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients (except flour, baking soda and baking powder), grind to a fine grain texture.
  2. Add flour and pulse a few more times to combine.
  3. Empty in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  4. Add baking soda and baking powder, mix thoroughly.
  5. Make small (1½ inch) falafel balls, flatten slightly.
  6. Heat oil on medium heat and deep-fry falafels until evenly browned and crispy.
  7. Fry a few at a time.
  8. Remove and drain on a paper towel.