Falafel | Easy Authentic Falafel Recipe | Neelo's kitchen

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 3 cups water overnight.

Drain the water from the soaked chickpeas.

Add the chickpeas to a food processor.

Add 1 teaspoon green chili paste, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, and 1 onion to the food processor.

Grind the mixture coarsely, scraping down the sides as needed.

Ensure the mixture is not completely smooth; it should be coarse.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons baking powder and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Mix the ingredients well to combine.

Scoop out portions of the mixture to form balls.

Optionally, roll the balls into a flat shape for frying.

Deep fry the balls until golden brown.

Remove the fried balls and set aside.

For wraps, shape the mixture into patties and shallow fry them.

Prepare the wraps with your choice of toppings, such as lettuce and chili pickles.

Close the wraps and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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