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Authentic Falafel Recipe | Two Cooking Methods to Crispy Perfection

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Falafel

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, falafel is a popular street food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It holds cultural significance as a staple in vegetarian diets and is often served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sauces. Today, falafel is enjoyed worldwide, with variations in spices and serving styles reflecting local tastes.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 cup dried chickpeas
½ white onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 cup parsley
1 cup cilantro
2 tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp chickpea flour
1 cup tahini
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt
Water, as needed
1

Prepare the chickpeas by soaking them overnight in water.

2

Blend the soaked chickpeas with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, baking soda, and chickpea flour until a coarse mixture forms.

3

Form the mixture into small patties.

4

For the tahini sauce, mix tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

5

Fry the falafel patties in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, or bake them in the oven until crispy.

Dietary

vegan

Allergens

glutensesame

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