Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dried chickpeas; 1/2 cup bulgur; 3 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons whole cumin seed; 2 tablespoons whole coriander seed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 to 2 quarts canola oil

Servings: persons

3 cups dried chickpeas
1/2 cup bulgur
3 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons whole cumin seed
2 tablespoons whole coriander seed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 to 2 quarts canola oil

1
Place the chickpeas and bulgur each in a bowl and add water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Cover and soak overnight.
3
Drain well and grind through the small dye of a meat grinder into a large bowl.
4
Grind the onions and garlic through the meat grinder into the bowl.
5
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the cumin and coriander until fragrant.
6
Transfer to a spice grinder and grind into a powder.
7
Transfer the spices to the chickpea mixture, along with the salt, mint, cilantro, parsley and sesame seeds.
8
Stir to combine.
9
Mix in the baking soda and let stand for 30 minutes.
10
Season to taste with salt.
11
Heat a medium pot filled 2 inches with canola oil to 350 degrees.
12
Using your hands, shape the chickpea mixture into 2-inch balls.
13
Fry in batches for 3 minutes or until dark brown and cooked through.
14
Serve with hummus, raita and pita bread.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 cups dried chickpeas, 1/2 cup bulgur, 3 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped, 3 cloves garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Falafel falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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