Falafel

Directions

  1. 1Put the soaked chickpeas in a food processor.
  2. 2Add cilantro, garlic, green pepper, egg, and onion.
  3. 3Add baking soda, cumin, black pepper and salt.
  4. 4Grind all the ingredients together until a grainy but uniform batter is obtained.
  5. 5Let the dough rest for about half an hour.
  6. 6Shape the falafel mixture into small balls.
  7. 7Fry in deep oil until the balls are golden and crispy on the outside, soft and cooked on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo dry chickpeas soaked in water overnight
  • bunch cilantro
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 1 green chili pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • some chickpea flour or regular flour
  • oil

Equipment

food processorpan

Tips

  • If the dough is too soft, add a little chickpea flour or regular flour.
  • Let the dough rest for about half an hour.
  • Fry in deep oil until the balls are golden and crispy on the outside, soft and cooked on the inside.