Falafel With An Indian Twist Recipe

Name: Falafel With An Indian Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup garbanzo beans / chickpeas; 1 cup black-eyed beans; 1/4 cup green gram; 1/2 cup onions finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley chopped; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves /cilantro - chopped; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; salt; pepper; oil to fry

Servings: persons

1 cup garbanzo beans / chickpeas
1 cup black-eyed beans
1/4 cup green gram
1/2 cup onions finely chopped
4 garlic cloves chopped
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
2 tablespoons coriander leaves /cilantro - chopped
2 teaspoons coriander powder
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
salt
pepper
oil to fry

1
Clean and wash the garbanzo beans, black eyed peas and green gram. Soak the lentils overnight/ 6-8 hours in excess water. Drain and set them aside.
2
Grind them to a coarse paste in a grinder without water. Mix in all the ingredients and let the mixture sit for 1-2 hours in refrigerator. Bring them down to room temperature and roll them into small balls using a falafel scoop or a spoon or a small ice cream scoop and place over a baking sheet covered with a parchment paper.
3
Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep cooking vessel (375 degrees) . Once the oil gets heated up, first fry 1 ball and if the balls lose shape, add little more flour for maintaining the shape.
4
Fry them in batches of 6-8 at a time for 2-3 minutes on one side or until they turn golden brown. Drain excess oil and serve with a salad/ pitta bread/tahini sauce/mayonnaise.

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup garbanzo beans / chickpeas, 1 cup black-eyed beans, 1/4 cup green gram, 1/2 cup onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Falafel With An Indian Twist 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Falafel With An Indian Twist

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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