Easy Crispy Falafel Recipe

Name: Easy Crispy Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 450 g dried garbanzo beans; 3 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1 onion, chopped; 4 spring onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro; salt; vegetable oil (for frying); red chili powder, to garnish (optional); 1 bunch parsley, chopped (use cilantro if you dont have parsley on hand)

Servings: persons

450 g dried garbanzo beans
3 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 onion, chopped
4 spring onions, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro
salt
vegetable oil (for frying)
red chili powder, to garnish (optional)
1 bunch parsley, chopped (use cilantro if you dont have parsley on hand)

1
Soak the chickpeas overight in plenty of water.
2
Drain well.
3
Grind in a food processor.
4
Add onion and parsley.
5
Grind for a few seconds more.
6
Add the rest of the ingredients.
7
Mix well.
8
Keep this mixture in a refrigerator for 30 minutes.
9
With wet hands, shape a dessertspoonful of the mixture into a patty 4 cm round.
10
Heat oil in a wok.
11
Deep fry the falafels until golden brown.
12
Drain on kitchen paper.
13
Sprinkle red chilli powder lightly and serve or serve without it.
14
Serving Tip: Falafels can be had plain or served in sandwiches with a spread of sesame paste on bread slices followed by tomato slices and pickled (in vinegar) pieces of cucumber, beetroot and whole green chillies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 450 g dried garbanzo beans, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, and more.

Yes, Easy Crispy Falafel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Crispy Falafel

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