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Healthy Fried Chickpea Falafel Recipe
Enjoy this classic Middle Eastern dish made with crispy and flavorful falafel patties. Serve them in pita bread or over a fresh salad, with a tangy tahini sauce. Perfect for a vegetarian lunch or dinner option!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup dried chickpeas
- 1⁄2 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1⁄2 Cup Fresh parsley
- 1⁄2 Cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- vegetable oil, for frying
- Pita bread, for serving
- Lettuce, tomato and cucumber slices for serving (optional)
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Directions
In a large bowl, soak the dried chickpeas overnight. Make sure to cover them with water and add a pinch of baking soda.
The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This will help the mixture firm up.
Shape the chilled falafel mixture into small patties, roughly 1 inch thick and 2 inches in diameter.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked falafel to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve the falafel hot in warmed pita bread, with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce.
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