Falafel Recipe
2016-03-01 05:34:38
Serves 6
Falafel a traditional Arabic starters are served in many different ways Whether you prefer them in sandwiches with tomatoes or as an elegant appetizer or even a snack with Tartoor dip (Tahina)
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
109g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
Calories from Fat 31
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 634mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 54g
18%
Dietary Fiber 19g
75%
Sugars 8g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
11%
Iron
34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 ½ cup peeled split dried fava beans, soaked overnight and drained
- Garlic clove, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp baharat spice mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp harissa paste
- ½ cup of fresh parsley
- ½ cup of fresh coriander
- Sunflower oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor put chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, fresh parsley and fresh coriander, spices and blend until grainy not really smooth
- In a bowl, add the mixture then add salt, bicarbonates and harissa puree; mix all well and set aside to rest for 15 minutes
- Heat the oil over medium high heat and take a Falafel mold if available if not using a tablespoon scoop up the mixture and drop into the oil or you can shape the with hands
- Fry both sides of the Falafels until lightly browned.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to sop up the oil
- Serve hot with Tartoor sauce (Tahini Dip)
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