Best Falafel Recipe
These crispy Falafel balls are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The secret is using dried chickpeas which give them a wonderful texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried chickpeas
- 2 cups fresh parsley, cilantro, dill, or mint leaves (or any combination of them)
- 1 small onion
- 5-6 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a bowl and cover them with 2 inches of water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Add the chickpeas to a food processor and blend until fine and crumbly. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Now, add the fresh herbs, onions, and garlic to the food processor. Blend until they turn into a puree. Transfer to the bowl of chickpeas.
- Add the cumin, coriander, and salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Shape the falafel into 1-2 inch balls and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F in a large pot. Deep-fry the falafel balls in batches for 3-5 minutes each until lightly browned and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil. Enjoy!