Mediterranean Falafel Recipe Video
Falafel (Arabic: فلافل falaafil (help·info), Hebrew: פָלָאפֶל; also known in Egypt and Sudan as ta'meya, Arabic طعمية), is a fried ball or patty made from spiced fava beans and/or chickpeas. It is a popular form of fast food in the Middle East, where it is also served as a mezze (snack or tapas). The word "falafel" is the plural of the Arabic word فلفل (filfil), meaning pepper.[1] Variant spellings in English include felafel and filafil.
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| Chickpeas | 1 Cup (16 tbs), soaked | |
| Fava beans | 1 Cup (16 tbs), soaked | |
| Cilantro | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Parsley | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| White onion/Yellow onion | 1 Large, cut into 4 | |
| Garlic | 8 Clove (40 gm) | |
| Ground coriander | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Ground cumin | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, ground (Optional) | |
| Bread crumbs | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Flour | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Baking soda | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 3 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (deep frying) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 173
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20 g30.4%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g12.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 898.5 mg37.4%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g13.4%
Dietary Fiber 11.9 g47.6%
Sugars 5.7 g
Protein 12 g23.9%
Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 15.9% Iron 26.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Soak the chickpeas and fava beans in water overnight and drain.
2. Prepare the other ingredients according to the list.
MAKING
3. In a food processor, blend coarsely chickpeas and fava beans separately and transfer them into a large bowl.
4. In the processor, put cilantro, parsley, onion and blend till smooth paste.
5. Halfway during the blending add garlic cloves and continue blending till smooth.
6. Transfer it into the bowl with the peas and mix well till well combined.
7. Add coriander powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, bread crumbs and salt and mix till incorporated.
8. Put baking soda and baking powder and continue mixing till combined. If the dough is crumbly add flour and mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
9. Meanwhile heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to medium heat.
10. Shape the falafel using either the falafel scoop or 2 spoons. Put it into the oil carefully.
11. Fry till it turns light golden brown and transfer onto a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
SERVNG
12. In a serving platter, serve the falafel fresh as a sandwich or with tahini sauce as dip.
TIPS
Always make falafel right before serving to retain its fluffiness.
Falafel dough can be frozen for a month, but do not add baking powder and baking soda.
1. Soak the chickpeas and fava beans in water overnight and drain.
2. Prepare the other ingredients according to the list.
MAKING
3. In a food processor, blend coarsely chickpeas and fava beans separately and transfer them into a large bowl.
4. In the processor, put cilantro, parsley, onion and blend till smooth paste.
5. Halfway during the blending add garlic cloves and continue blending till smooth.
6. Transfer it into the bowl with the peas and mix well till well combined.
7. Add coriander powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, bread crumbs and salt and mix till incorporated.
8. Put baking soda and baking powder and continue mixing till combined. If the dough is crumbly add flour and mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
9. Meanwhile heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to medium heat.
10. Shape the falafel using either the falafel scoop or 2 spoons. Put it into the oil carefully.
11. Fry till it turns light golden brown and transfer onto a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
SERVNG
12. In a serving platter, serve the falafel fresh as a sandwich or with tahini sauce as dip.
TIPS
Always make falafel right before serving to retain its fluffiness.
Falafel dough can be frozen for a month, but do not add baking powder and baking soda.
Editors Review
Falafel is a great way to get your proteins without the meat. Here is an wonderful video that shows how this flavorful dish can be made with ground chickpeas and fava beans. The chef offers great serving ideas in this video. Try out this recipe, it is healthy, flavorful and satisfying too.Comments
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Anonymous says :
I am looking for recipe for hot red sauce that I eat when I go Eat falafel. If you can tell us, how to make that.
Posted on: 2 May 2011 - 4:33pm
Khadija A says :
Hey Dedemed,
I have been really into cooking Mediterranean food lately. I have ate falafels many times before. I think these are a bit too green on the inside. The recipe is amazing, and you cook very well. I dont mean to critize, but its just that i have ate many of them.... I am close to the middle eastern decent, And i have never seen them SO green. In order to make it not so greeny, should one just put less of the cilantro and parsley? please let me know!
Posted on: 21 July 2010 - 12:45am
perceptiveeye says :
Hello, how are you? I visited your site and I must say you have very good collections! Also, I like the way you explain each n every single step in preparation...keep posting !!
Posted on: 27 August 2009 - 8:16pm
aparna.priya says :
Hey Dedemed! this falafel recipe looks very tempting. However, I feel that it is a time taking recipe, isn't it? Also, I am waiting for some Middle East desserts from you...hope you would post them soon...:))
Posted on: 20 July 2009 - 7:20am
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