Falafel

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor using the cutting blade, chop up the pre-soaked chickpeas.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin and salt and process until smooth.
  3. 3
    Heat 3 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 365 degrees.
  4. 4
    Using an ice cream scoop (1-2 inches), Scoop the falafel mixture into balls and carefully place into oil.
  5. 5
    Cook 6 falafel balls at a time until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Carefully roll falafel over to brown other side.
  7. 7
    Drain the cooked falafel on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Continue cooking process to use up remaining falafel.
  9. 9
    Serve in pocket pitas with lettuce, tomato and sesame sauce

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