Easy Falafel
Real falafel uses raw, soaked chickpeas rather than cooked ones — blended into a coarse paste, chilled for 30 minutes to firm up, then fried until deep golden.
Total time
28 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
vegan
Ingredients
2 cupsdried chickpeas, soaked overnight
1 cupparsley and cilantro, chopped
to tasteonion and garlic
to tastecumin and coriander
Instructions
1
Blend soaked (uncooked) chickpeas with herbs, onion and garlic.
2
Add the spices and continue blending to a coarse paste.
3
Shape into small balls or patties, chill 30 minutes.
4
Deep-fry until deep golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes.
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