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Chickpea Falafel

Cultural Context

Chickpea falafel has its roots in the Middle East, where it was originally made with fava beans. This dish is a staple in many cultures, often served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sauces. It symbolizes street food culture and is enjoyed worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

Middle EasternSDmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup dried chickpeas
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups oil for frying
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
4 pieces pita bread
2 cups mixed vegetables for serving

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas save time and effort.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and still creamy.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour adds nutrition while cornstarch helps bind.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: air fryer

💰Cheaper: baking

Air frying reduces oil use while still achieving crispiness.

1

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

2

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

3

Blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper in a food processor until coarse.

4

Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

5

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

6

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

7

Remove falafel and drain on paper towels.

8

Serve with tahini sauce, lemon juice, and pita bread.

9

Add fresh vegetables for garnish.

10

Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

blendingfryingsoaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

FalafelChickpea Fritter

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