Falafel is a popular dish in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is a deep-fried ball made with ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Falafel is typically served in a pita bread with a variety of toppings and sauces, making it a delicious and filling meal. Falafel can also be served on a plate with a side of hummus, baba ghanoush, or tzatziki sauce. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized with different toppings and sauces.
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make an authentic Mediterranean Falafel that’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavors.
Mediterranean Falafel Recipe
Equipment
- Deep Fryer or Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried Chickpeas Soaked Overnight
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
For Serving:
Instructions
- Rinse the soaked chickpeas and add them to a food processor. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pulse the mixture until it's well blended and has a coarse texture.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add the all-purpose flour. Mix well until the mixture can be formed into balls without falling apart.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- In a deep fryer or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Once the falafel balls are cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- To serve, stuff the falafel balls into a pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and tahini sauce.
