Unlike most of America's other favorite fast foods, falafel is rarely attempted at home, which is a shame, since it's very simple to do, and even a relative novice like me can get some very decent results. One word of warning: you do need to know you're going to have a craving for this a full day before you actually want to eat it.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 12h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
- Blend garbanzo beans, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed. Transfer garbanzo mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Divide dough into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands into a ball.
- Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 646.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
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Furqan Bhutta
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, and these falafel are so easy to make.
Kazi Abdul hakim
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is definitely a winner.
Richie Rich
[email protected]These falafel are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Mahalit Udakumara
[email protected]I've never had falafel before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious!
Borris Johnson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but this recipe has changed my mind. They're so good!
BiLaL KaKaR
[email protected]The tahini sauce is a must-have. It really completes the dish.
AngelinBluejeans Imvu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Pak Army Boy
[email protected]These falafel are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're healthy and packed with flavor.
Kat Cabe
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different herbs and spices, and it always turns out great.
Abby Lemaster
[email protected]The falafel turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked them.
Gela Tekeba
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The result is delicious and authentic. Highly recommend!
Military Karen
[email protected]I've tried many falafel recipes, this one is definitely a keeper. The addition of fresh herbs really takes it to the next level.
Sandee
[email protected]Falafel came out amazing! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Perfect with the tahini sauce.