Falafel from Moosewood Cookbook
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is believed to have originated in Egypt and has since become a staple in many cuisines around the world.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried chickpeas
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup All-purpose flour or chickpea flour
- 1 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak overnight.
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and transfer to a food processor.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, baking powder, and flour to the food processor.
- Pulse the mixture until well combined and slightly coarse.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small patties or balls.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with pita bread, tahini sauce, and your choice of salad or toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 14g29%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.