Falafel And yellow Rice Recipe | tasty yellow rice aur falafel recipe

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more affordable and easier to prepare.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base for cooking rice.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is generally less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is usually cheaper and works well for frying.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

Pulse until a coarse mixture forms, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Form chickpea mixture into small balls or patties.

Fry falafel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove falafel and drain on paper towels.

In a pot, heat vegetable broth and add rice and turmeric.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

Serve falafel over yellow rice, garnished with diced tomato and cucumber.

Cooking Techniques

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