Nov 25 2008
Homemade Falaffel – recipe
I have been meaning to try to make falafel for quite a while now. A few months ago I came across a really cool blog called The Hummus Blog. So, I knew any recipe they had in regards to falafel would be good.
I was so surprised how easy it was. Why did they say it was easier then making hummus??? I find making hummus soooo easy. And, while hummus may take longer to make, I think this falafel recipe is equally as easy.
We all loved these. And all my son could say was “mooyyy” (toddler for: “more”).
So, if you love eating falafel, but thought they would be too complicated to make, please try this recipe, it’s just so easy and good.
Ingredients:
2 Cups Dried Chickpeas, soaked in water for 12 hours
1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs
5 cloves Garlic
2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/3 Cup chopped Parsley
1/2 Cup chopped Cilantro
1/2 small Onion, quartered
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
to taste: Salt & Pepper
about 500 ml Vegetable Oil for frying
Directions:
Drain and rinse the pre-soaked chickpeas.
In a food processor combine chick peas with the breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, sesame seeds, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Process until you get a rough moist texture. Add a little water if needed.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, mix in the rest of the ingredients and set aside, covered, for 30 minutes.
In a large heavy pan, heat the oil to 177°C (350°F).
Add the baking soda to the chickpea-mixture and knead a little.
Wet your hands and shape the dough into little balls. Fry until you have achieved a deep brown color on the outside. Serve hot!
Makes 25-30 balls. Serves 4-6.
Okay. I think my boys would love these. But, living in the middle of nowhere, do you think canned chick peas might work? I realize there might be a moisture/texture issue…what do you think? (There is no way I will find dry chickpeas. Not here. Not ever.)
A wonderful speciality! Yours look delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Falafels are one of my favourites in pita with a little tzadziki and fresh veggies:D
I love falafel, when we we ein Egypt for a month we ate them almost everyday.
This looks so yummy delicius.
I have to confess i have never made them at home.
Should try them once
I love chickpeas and falafel, but my attempts to make them have never held together well. This recipe just might inspire me to have another go (as I’ve never tried making them with chickpeas that have only been soaked and not cooked beforehand).
@ Min: Canned chick peas should work just fine, however your mixture may be a little wetter than if you started with them dry.
Looks fabulous! I have been wanting to make falafel, one of my favorite foods when I eat out. Thanks for the inspiration!
Looks great. I love falafels
Thank you for giving the idea with the falaffels. It’s seems to be the ideal recipe for a meat free monday. We will try it in our kitchen in Germany. I think falaffels would also fit very well with a fresh green salad or tomatoes.
Greetings from Bonn.