Serve this traditional falafel from Michael's Genuine Food & Drink chef Michael Schwartz tucked inside pita bread for a satisfying sandwich or on its own as a protein-packed appetizer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 2 dozen falafels
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl and add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Place bowl in refrigerator and let soak until the chickpeas swell to double their size, at least 12 hours and up to 24. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Transfer rinsed chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until well ground (about the consistency of cornmeal). Add onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, mint, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper; process until mixture is pureed, scraping down sides as necessary. Falafel mixture can be made 3 to 4 days in advance and kept refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Fill a countertop electric fryer or a deep pot 3 inches high with oil. Heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Using your hands, form falafel mixture into a 1 3/4-inch balls, pressing tightly so that falafel does not fall apart while frying.
- Using a slotted spoon and working in batches, carefully add falafel to hot oil, gently nudging so they do not stick to the bottom. Fry, turning as needed, until crusty and dark brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer falafel to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with tahini and pickled vegetables.
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Sophia Okpako
[email protected]I thought these falafel were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the falafel mixture.
Lokesh Bhandari
[email protected]I'm a big fan of falafel and these were some of the best I've ever had. The tahini sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kamanzi Jonnan
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
popo popo
[email protected]I thought these falafel were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the falafel mixture.
Natalie Patton
[email protected]I was really disappointed with these falafel. They were dry and bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
bruce Jones
[email protected]These falafel were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the chickpeas and it worked perfectly. The tahini sauce was also very good.
RJ Sifat X
[email protected]I'm a big fan of falafel and these were some of the best I've ever had. The tahini sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ntosh Ndevu
[email protected]These were the best falafel I've ever had! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Sarfaraz Rajput
[email protected]I thought these falafel were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the falafel mixture.
Paul Chimezie
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I was surprised at how easy they were to make. I will definitely be making them again.
idrees sardarzai
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture for a bit of spice. I also like to serve them with a side of hummus and pita bread.
Josh mario
[email protected]The falafel were a bit dry, but the tahini sauce helped to balance it out. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the falafel mixture to give them more flavor.
Perpetual Morgan
[email protected]These falafel were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the chickpeas and it worked perfectly. The tahini sauce was also very good, and I liked that it was made with Greek yogurt so it was a bit lighter.
GUNDA MLBB
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but these were delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ace Enns
[email protected]These falafel were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tahini sauce was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making these again!