Ingredients
- Dried chickpeas- 500 gm
- Cilantro( chopped)- 1/2 cup
- Parsley( chopped) - 1/2 cup
- Green spring onions ( sliced)-1/ 4 cup
- Garlic cloves- 6-7
- Ground cumin- 1 tbsp
- Ground coriander- 2 tbsp
- Cayenne pepper- 1 tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Olive oil- 3 tbsp ( for brushing falafel before baking)
- FOR SERVING
- Tahina sauce : Combine 1/2 cup of yogurt with 2 tbsp of Tahina paste
Instructions
- Pour the boiling water* over the dried chickpeas to cover by 10-14 cm / 5 inch & soak them at least 7-8 hours or overnight.
- In a large bowl combine the drained chickpeas with the cilantro, parsley,garlic, green onions, ground cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper & salt. Mix well. Grind the mixture using a meat grinder*.
- Shape small balls of the chickpea mixture, about 1½ inches each. Flatten them into thick patties.
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Grease a large baking sheet/tray with olive oil . Transfer the falafel on the sheet and brush the tops with the olive oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oven and use in pita breads with salads, sandwichesm etc. Falafel can be served as a handheld item on a plate with tahina sauce. Refrigerate for a few days or freeze.
- Enjoy!
Equipment
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*The boiling water cooks the chickpeas partially and results in a more pliable raw mixture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Healthy snacks
- Cuisine: Arabic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 gm
- Calories: 333
- Fat: 17.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.8 g
- Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 13.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g