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Falafel (Egyptian)

50 min • 4 to 6 servings •
John S

50 min •     4 to 6 servings•

John S

Falafel patties with creamy sauce, served on pita bread with diced tomatoes and cucumbers, ideal for Middle Eastern recipes.

This recipe takes a little longer to make than my “quick falafel” but, the difference in taste is worth the effort. This is made with fava beans but if you like a more traditional Middle Eastern falafel see my “what you should know”.

Ready

  • 1 cup dried fava beans
  • 1 cup onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tblsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 Tblsp fresh cilantro, minced
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4-6 Tblsp whole wheat flour
  • Peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying

    • Serve with:

  • Pita or flat bread
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped onions
  • Chopped and seeded cucumbers
  • Lemon-Tahini sauce

    • Set

  • Deep fat fryer or saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Food processor with metal blade
  • Paper towels

    • Go!

  • Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by at couple inches. Let soak overnight, then drain.
  • Place the drained, uncooked chickpeas and the onions in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cumin. Pulse in food processor until blended but not pureed.
  • Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. Add enough flour so that the dough forms a small ball and does not stick to your hands.
  • Place mixture into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
  • When mixture has set, form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
  • Heat oil in deep fat fryer or sauce pan to 375°F.
  • Fry one ball to test. If it falls apart, add a little more flour.
  • Then fry in small batches for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with warm pita or flat bread along with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, lettuce, and lemon-tahini sauce.

    • Recommendations

    If you like traditional Middle Eastern Falafel substitute 1 cup dried chickpeas for fava beans and add 2 Tblsp fresh cilantro, minced.
    Looking for more healthy recipes? Try these delicious VEGAN and VEGETARIAN dishes.

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