Falafel
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.