Easy Classic Falafel from Scratch
This classic falafel recipe is easy to make and comes together with a handful of simple ingredients like chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dried chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 cup fresh parsley packed
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro packed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour as needed
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
- In a food processor, add the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture is finely ground.
- Spread the mixture onto a large plate and flatten. Sprinkle baking powder and flour evenly over the top and mix with your hands until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties using your hands.
- In a deep pan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Carefully fry the falafel balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove falafel from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Notes
These falafels can be served with tahini sauce or stuffed inside pita bread with fresh vegetables.