What is Falafel?
What is Falafel?
Falafel is a deep fried patty made from a blended paste of fava beans and chickpeas flavored with an assortment of select spices.
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Traditional Falafel
Prep Time
1.25 Hours
Cooking Time
2.5 Hours
Servings
4-6 People
Ingredients
- 1 cup (½ lb/227 g) dried chickpeas
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3-4 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Hashems Falafel Spice
- ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- ¼ bunch fresh parsley leaves, minced
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4-6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Oil, for frying
- Sesame Tahini Sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Soak the chickpeas in cold water for 12 to 24 hours; drain.