Illustration — recipe images on Disharoo are AI-generated, not photographs of the finished dish. How these recipes are made
Falafel
Crispy deep-fried chickpea fritters, packed with fresh herbs and warming spices, the beloved street food of the Middle East.
Ingredients
Instructions
Drain soaked chickpeas — do not use canned, they make falafel that falls apart.
Blend chickpeas with onion, garlic, herbs, spices and salt until finely ground but not paste.
Add baking powder and mix well.
Refrigerate mixture 30 minutes.
Shape into small balls or patties.
Deep fry at 180C for 4 minutes until deep brown all over.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve in pita with tahini, cucumber, tomato and parsley.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
