Falafel
Falafel are a deep-fried snack prepared using soaked chickpea along with few spices to add flavour to it. It is a Middle Eastern recipe which makes for a delicious starter or snack at home.
Ingredients
- Soaked Overnight Chole/Chickpeas - 1 Cup
- 1 No. Roughly Chopped Onion
- 1/4th Cup Coriander leaves
- 3 - 4 Cloves Peeled Garlic
- 2 No. Chopped Green Chilli
- 1 Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4th Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4th Tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 Tsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp Breadcrumbs Optional
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chole/chickpea overnight in enough water.
- Drain excess water and wash again thoroughly.
- In a blender jar add chickpea, onion, garlic, green chilli, coriander leaves, cumin powder, salt, coriander powder, baking soda, black pepper powder and lime juice.
- Transfer the mixture in a mixing bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs if required.
- Mix everything well.
- Divide into equal portions and give them a round or any shape of choice.
- Refrigerate for 20 – 25 mins.
- Deep fry in a medium-hot oil on a low flame until golden brown.
- Serve hot with hummus or dip of choice.
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Notes
• Blend chickpea without water to get the perfect texture.
• Adding soda gives a nice texture and makes falafels fluffy and soft.
• Refrigerate so that falafels do not lose its shape.
• Cook in a medium-hot oil on a low flame for perfect cooking from inside.