How To Make Falafel And Hummus | Middle Eastern Delicacy | The Bombay Chef – Varun Inamdar

flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour adds more protein and fiber.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has higher smoke point and is healthier.

Boil and strain chickpeas.

Grind chickpeas in a grinder.

Add untoasted white sesame seeds to the grinder.

Add 1 cup olive oil, garlic, and salt to the grinder.

Add lemon juice and blend into a fine puree.

Transfer hummus to a bowl and add extra virgin olive oil on top.

Refrigerate hummus for an hour.

Soak chickpeas and add to a mixing bowl.

Add parsley, coriander, chopped onions, garlic with skin, cumin seeds, salt, and baking soda to the chickpeas.

Mix the ingredients and grind into a coarse paste.

Heat vegetable oil on medium flame.

Shape the falafel mixture into patties and fry in batches until golden brown.

Drain fried falafel on paper towels.

Plate the hummus in the center of a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with boiled chickpeas and fresh coriander.

Arrange falafel around the hummus.

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