My Favorite Falafel
Middle EasternHardVeganDairy-Free

My Favorite Falafel

A delicious middle eastern dish. Completely plant-based. Dairy-free option.

Total Time

88 min

Serves

8

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • 1/2 large onion
  • roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4-6 tablespoons flour
  • Soybean or vegetable oil for frying
  • Chopped tomato for garnish
  • Diced onion for garnish
  • Diced green bell pepper for garnish
  • Tahina sauce
  • Pita bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches.

  2. 2

    Let soak overnight, then drain.

  3. 3

    Or use canned chickpeas, drained.

  4. 4

    Place the drained, uncooked chickpeas and the onions in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

  5. 5

    Add the parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin.

  6. 6

    Process until blended but not pureed.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse.

  8. 8

    You want to add enough bulgur or flour so that the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands.

  9. 9

    Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.

  10. 10

    Form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of walnuts, or use a falafel scoop, available in Middle-Eastern markets.

  11. 11

    Heat 3 inches of oil to 375ºF in a deep pot or wok and fry 1 ball to test.

  12. 12

    If it falls apart, add a little flour.

  13. 13

    Then fry about 6 balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

  14. 14

    Drain on paper towels.

  15. 15

    Stuff half a pita with falafel balls, chopped tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and pickled turnips.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:41 min
Cook Time:47 min
Total Time:88 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8