Delicious Falafel Recipe - Easily Make at Home
Hello dear readers! Today we will prepare falafel, one of the most beloved flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. Believe me, once you try this recipe, it will become a frequent guest in your kitchen. These falafels, which we will bake in the oven, are both very practical and quite healthy! Moreover, they are very easy to make. Let's head to the kitchen and start preparing these delicious falafels!
- 1 cup raw chickpeas (soaked for 24 hours, drained, rinsed, and dried)
- ½ cup chopped shallots or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems (dried)
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves and stems (dried)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Pita bread (use gluten-free pita if needed)
- Hummus
- Chopped vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber)
- Fresh herbs (chopped parsley, fresh mint)
- Pickled red onion
- Tahini sauce
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Are you ready? Let's start!
In a large food processor, place the chickpeas, shallots, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, salt, red pepper flakes, baking powder, cilantro leaves, parsley, and olive oil. Blend until well combined but not pureed. Don't worry, it's very easy!
Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into 12 to 15 thick patties with your hands. Be careful not to make them too tight, or your falafel will be dense. Now, we've reached the most enjoyable part!
Place the patties on the baking sheet. Drizzle generously with olive oil and bake for 14 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes until the outside is golden and crispy. Don't forget to wrap the pitas in foil and place them in the oven to warm.
Prepare the pitas with a layer of hummus, chopped vegetables, falafel, herbs, pickled red onion, and plenty of tahini sauce. Enjoy your meal!
Delicious Falafel Recipe - Easily Make at Home Cooking Tips
To make your falafel even more delicious, use plenty of fresh herbs. Also, don't forget to soak the chickpeas overnight, so they become softer.
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