Falafel

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🫘 250g chickpeas (dry)
• 🧅 1 small onions
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic
• 🌿 2 Tbsp parsley
• 🌿 2 Tbsp fresh coriander
• 🌿 2 Tsp cumin powder
• 🌿 1 Tsp coriander powder
• 🌾 2 Tbsp flour
• 🍚 1 Tsp baking powder
• 🧂 1 Tsp salt
• 🏺 4 Tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Soak the dry chickpeas in plenty of water overnight (at least 12 hours). Drain well – do not cook them.
2. Place the soaked chickpeas, roughly chopped onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, coriander powder and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground but still has some texture (do not turn it into a paste).
3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the flour and baking powder. Cover and chill for 30 minutes if time allows.
4. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties with wet hands.
5. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side until deep golden and crisp.
6. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.