Have you ever tasted Falafel? They are a popular Arabic street food which is really tasty and easy to prepare at home.
They are normally deep-fried, but you can also stir-fry them (using precooked chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas precooked
- ¼ cup chickpea flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley minced
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Blend chickpeas, garlic, onion, cilantro, parsley, tahini, cumin and salt in the mixer to obtain a thick paste.
- Add also chickpea flour and stir well.
- Shape some small balls with your hands.
- Pour sesame oil into your Instant Pot.
- Press “Sauté” and add your balls.
- Cook them for about 5 minutes, until they are roasted and browned on each side enjoy.
NotesYou can also steam them using the trivet, but you would obtain a softer product, not really similar to authentic falafel
