Falafel is a traditional Arab food which is a deep fried ball or patty made of chickpeas and fava beans. Usually eaten in Egypt as a substitute for meat during the month of lent. These fritters are now very popular around the world as a substitute for meat and often used in making vegan burgers. Here is the recipe to make yummy Falafel!

Preparation time: 20 minutes + Soaking time: Overnight

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Yields: 8-10 Falafels

Ingredients Required:

250 grams of chickpeas

1 cup of finely chopped red onions

¼ cup of finely chopped coriander leaves

2 teaspoon of finely chopped mint leaves

2 teaspoonful of finely chopped green chilly

2 teaspoonful of Cumin powder

1 teaspoonful of black pepper powder

Salt as per taste

1 teaspoonful of corn flour as a binding agent (optional)

Vegetable oil to deep fry Falafels.

Procedure to make:

Soak the chickpeas overnight or for 7-8 hours.

Drain the water and wash it.

Pressure cook on a low heat with a pinch of salt for 3 whistles.

The chickpeas should be tender but not mushy.

Once cooled, shift the chickpeas to a blender and coarsely blend it.

Take out in a mixing bowl and add rest of the ingredients expect oil and mix it properly.

Heat oil and shape the mixture as a ping pong ball by slightly wetting the palms with water.

Deep fry till golden brown.

Serve hot with a Coriander-Mint dip.

Alternatively, Falafel can also be used a patty to make Vegan burgers, replace meatballs in spaghetti.



Health benefits of Falafel:

Chickpeas are rich in soluble fiber which is very effective in lowering blood sugar.

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