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Crispy Felafel recipe with golden chickpea balls

Easy Homemade Falafel Recipe

Crispy homemade falafel made with soaked chickpeas, fresh parsley, garlic, onion, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Persian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams chickpeas
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • Salt as needed
  • Black pepper as needed
  • Turmeric as needed
  • Ground coriander seeds as needed
  • 1-2 tablespoons chickpea flour if needed
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Soak the chickpeas in plenty of water for 12-24 hours, changing the water several times.
  2. Drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
  3. Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and ground coriander seeds to a food processor.
  4. Process until the ingredients are finely combined but not completely smooth.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently knead it.
  6. If the mixture is too loose, add 1 tablespoon of chickpea flour and add more only if necessary.
  7. Shape the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut.
  8. Heat oil in a deep pan.
  9. Fry the falafel in small batches until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  11. Serve warm with bread, fresh vegetables, pickles, or your favorite sauce.