Fresh Herb Falafel

15 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained
  • 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Vegetable oil (for frying; about 8 cups)
  • and
  • and warm thick pita with pockets (for serving)
  • A deep-fry thermometer

Directions

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    ["Pulse chickpeas in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until they resemble finely chopped nuts (the texture should be uneven, with some slightly larger pieces visible), about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.", "Pulse onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and parsley in food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until coarsely chopped, about 1 minute. Mix into chickpeas, then mix in chickpea flour, salt, baking powder, cardamom, and cumin. Form into ping-pong-size balls.", "Pour oil into a large heavy pot to a depth of 3\". Fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 330\u00b0F. Working in batches

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