Falafel

Ingredients

• 300g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic
• Large bunch parsley
• Large bunch cilantro
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp flour
• Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

1. 1

   Drain the soaked chickpeas thoroughly. Do not use canned.

2. 2

   Pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic and herbs in a food processor to a coarse paste.

3. 3

   Add spices, salt, baking powder and flour, pulse briefly to combine.

4. 4

   Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.

   ⏲ 30 min timer — runs automatically in the app

5. 5

   Form into small balls or patties.

6. 6

   Heat oil to 170°C and fry falafel in batches for 4 minutes until deep brown.

   ⏲ 4 min timer — runs automatically in the app

7. 7

   Drain and serve in pita with tahini, salad and pickles.