Unlike most of America’s other favorite fast foods, falafel is rarely attempted at home, which is a shame, since it’s very simple to do, and even a relative novice like me can get some very decent results. One word of warning: you do need to know you’re going to have a craving for this a full day before you actually want to eat it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Place garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
Step 2
Blend garbanzo beans, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed. Transfer garbanzo mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4
Divide dough into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands into a ball.
Step 5
Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
Tips
Serve with Chef John’s Tahini Sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 271 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Sodium646mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 23% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C11mg | 55% |
Calcium55mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium366mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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