Author Notes: Easy recipe for delicious and healthy vegetarian falafel. Mixture can be refrigerated for a few days and used as needed. —Karrie / Tasty Ever After
Makes: 15 falafels
Ingredients
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1/2
pound dried chickpeas, thoroughly washed and picked over for small stones. Let soak for 24 hours and drain well before using.
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1/4
cup onion, diced
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1/4
cup panko or plain bread crumbs
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3
whole fresh cloves garlic
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1 1/2
teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/4
teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2
teaspoon baking powder
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1/3
cup fresh cilantro
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1/3
cup fresh flat leafed Italian parsley
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1
whole egg
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oil for frying (I use olive oil)
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optional accompaniments: tzatziki sauce, tahini sauce, pickled vegetables, pita bread, and favorite salad fixings (I make a big Greek salad)
Directions
- Using a food processor, combine all ingredients, except whole egg, and grind for about 30-40 seconds or until mixture is just evenly chopped up. Add 1 egg and blend again until mixture is finely chopped.
- Put 2 inches of oil in a 8 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed fry pan and heat over medium heat until it reaches 360F degrees. Using your hands and a spoon, shape 1-2 tablespoons of the dough into a slightly flattened round circle. Fry in the hot oil until brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each side). Drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature with tzatziki sauce, tahini sauce, pickled vegetables, pita bread, and/or your favorite salad fixings.
- **Uncooked falafel dough can be stored, in a covered container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Use as needed.
Photo by Karrie / Tasty Ever After