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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 chickpeas
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup water
vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 pita bread
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
2 cups lettuce, shredded

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

1

Soak chickpeas in water overnight, then drain.

2

Pulse soaked chickpeas in a food processor until coarsely ground.

3

Add onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the processor.

4

Pulse until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

5

Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6

Form mixture into small balls or patties.

7

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F.

8

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

9

Drain on paper towels.

10

Serve falafel in pita bread with tahini, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce.

11

Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment Needed

food processordeep panpaper towels

Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-basedgluten-free

Allergens

glutensesame

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