Falafel Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: Soaked overnight; 1 cup dried broad beans; 1 cup dried garbanzo beans; water (enough to cover beans); Rest of the ingredients; 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped; 4 tablespoons of fresh mint, roughly chopped; 4 tablespoons fresh coriander or 4 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 teaspoon dried coriander or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Servings: persons

Soaked overnight
1 cup dried broad beans
1 cup dried garbanzo beans
water (enough to cover beans)
Rest of the ingredients
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons of fresh mint, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons fresh coriander or 4 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon dried coriander or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1
In a bowl add broad beans and chick peas then pour water into the bowl to cover the beans. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and all them to soak overnight.
2
Drain the broad beans and chick peas then remove and discard shells.
3
Place beans in a large food processor, add parsley, mint, coriander, onion, garlic, dried coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne and salt. Process until it's all chopped up and mixed.
4
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add bicarbonate of soda. Knead the combine thoroughly, cover with cling wrap and leave to rest in fridge for about one hour.
5
After one hour make patties. To do this mould the mixture into walnut size ball and then flatten it slightly, place it on a tray. Repeat step until mixture is complete.
6
Heat the vegetables oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Once heated gently lower the patties into the hot oil in batches, (patties will be delicate and may not hold its shape). Deep fry for about five to six minutes, once cooked place them on clean paper towels to drain oil. Repeat step until all patties have been cooked.
7
Serve the falafel either hot or cold and enjoy.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soaked overnight, 1 cup dried broad beans, 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, water (enough to cover beans), 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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