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Crispy Falafel

Prep20 minCook15 minTotal35 minDifficultyMedium
Crispy Falafel

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Gluten

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
1432.1
total 5728.2
Protein
18.2 g
total 72.6 g
Carbs
77.4 g
total 309.6 g
Fat
119.5 g
total 478.2 g

Estimated · based on 12 of 13 ingredients

Shatteringly crisp chickpea fritters packed with herbs and spices, served in warm pita. A Middle Eastern street-food icon.

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Method

  1. 1
    • chickpeas480 g
    • onion1
    • garlic4
    • fresh parsley30 g
    • fresh cilantro30 g
    • ground cumin2 tsp
    • ground coriander2 tsp
    • chilli powder1 tsp

    Blend the falafel mixture — Pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, and chilli powder in a processor to a coarse, sandy paste that just holds together.

  2. 2
    • wheat flour3 tbsp
    • baking powder1 tsp
    • saltto taste

    Chill and shape the balls — Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes, then shape into 16 walnut-sized balls.

  3. 3
    • vegetable oil5 dl
    • pita bread4

    Fry the falafel — Heat the oil to 170°C and fry the falafel in batches for 6 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper and serve in warm pita.

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