Falafel

This homemade chickpea falafel recipe is the perfect snack! They are prepared by combining mashed chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Then they are shaped into balls, baked or deep-fried. You can serve it with hummus or prepare it like a wrap for a quick go.

Ingredients:

• Cumin seeds- 1 1/2 tsp
• Chickpeas- 2 cups (dried)
• Salt- 1/2 tsp
• Onion- 1 (diced)
• Red chili powder- 1/2 tsp
• Oil- as required
• Black pepper powder- 1/4 tsp
• Garlic cloves- 4
• Chickpea flour- 2 tbsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp
• Parsley- 1/2 cup (minced)

Preparation Time: 7 hours 35 minutes

Serving Size: 15-30

Instructions:

1. Rinse the chickpeas well. Take a bowl and pour enough water to soak the chickpeas. Soak for at least 6 hours. Remove the excess water.

2. Blend the chickpeas slightly in a food processor.

3. Add the flour, minced parsley, onion, salt, black pepper, cumin, red chili powder, coriander, and garlic with the chickpeas. Process all the ingredients together.

4. Keep them in the refrigerator for about an hour.

5. Pour oil into a frying pan for deep frying and set it on the flame.

6. Make ball shapes and deep fry them in the hot oil. If the balls disintegrate then add more flour.

7. Fry them in the hot oil for about 2 minutes or till they turn crunchy and golden.

8. Serve warm with tahini sauce or as you like.