Vegan Food Recipes: How to Make Amazing Homemade Falafel

Learn how to make homemade falafel. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Ans of course it is a vegan recipe.


Ingredients:

• 2 cups (400g) dried chickpeas, don’t use canned 
• 1 small Onion
• 3-5 garlic cloves
• 1/3 bunch Parsley
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro
• 4 tablespoons (30g) Flour/breadcrumbs or chickpea flour for gluten free version
• 1¼ teaspoon Salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• Oil for frying
• For serving: pita bread, tahini sauce, salad.

Directions:

1. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl over them by about 2-3 inches of cold water.  Let soak overnight, then wash and drain.
2. Put washed and drained chickpeas into a food processor, add garlic cloves, onion, parsley, cilantro, baking soda and spices. process until smooth but crumbly.
3. Transfer to a large bowl, add breadcrumbs and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Heat oil to 360˚F (180˚C).
5. Remove falafel mixture from the fridge and using wet hands shape into 1-inch balls.
6. Fry the falafels in batches, 4-6 at a time. Until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel.
7. Serve as is or in a pita bread with salad and tahini sauce.

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