Traditional Arabic Falafel Recipe | Falafil | Filafal | Filafel | Flafil

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are lower in calories and split peas are often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chickpea flour adds flavor and nutrition, while cornstarch is a cost-effective thickener.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat, while jalapeño provides a similar kick.

Soak 1 cup chickpeas in water overnight until they swell and soften.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas thoroughly.

Blend the chickpeas, 1/2 onion, 3 cloves garlic, a handful of coriander, and 1 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until the mixture is coarse.

Add salt to taste and 1 pinch of baking soda to the mixture; blend again until combined.

Form the mixture into small balls or patties according to your preference.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.

Fry the formed balls in batches until golden brown, ensuring they are cooked through.

Remove the fried falafel and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with sauce and fresh vegetables.

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