How to make delicious and crispy falafel at home .Chickpea patties are easier to make than you might think. Fry up some falafel with this simple Middle Eastern recipe .this falafel recipe has become our favorite way to make falafel !
Perfectly Crispy Falafel
this falafel recipe has become our favorite way to make falafel.
- 1 ¼ cup dried chickpeas
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoon water
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with 4 cups water. Cover and set aside to soak overnight .
- Drain chickpeas and transfer to food processor along with the garlic Pulse several times for about a minute until finely chopped, but not too grainy, or too mushy of a texture. It should just start to hold together.
- Remove mixture from processor and mix together in a bowl with the salt, spices, baking powder, egg and water. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a large sided skillet (cast iron) or heavy bottom medium saucepan.
- Wet your hands and scoop a tablespoon of the mixture into the palm of your hands to form a ball about the size of a walnut. You could also use a small ice cream scoop, spoon or falafel scooper if you prefer to keep them uniform in size (they will be flat and rounded).
- Place each falafel on a tray Deep fry them in 2 batches, don’t over crowd the oil, it will lower the heat. Fry for 4 minutes until browned and cooked through .
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately enjoy !
