Description
This Homemade Falafel Recipe delivers crispy, golden bites packed with herbs, spices, and authentic Middle Eastern flavor. Made from soaked chickpeas and fresh ingredients, these vegan falafel are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside—perfect for wraps, salads, or dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- ½ onion, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2–3 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain and dry soaked chickpeas thoroughly. Do not use canned chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until finely ground but not smooth.
- Add cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking powder, and flour. Pulse until mixture comes together.
- Adjust texture: add a little water if too dry or more flour if too wet.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Shape mixture into small balls or patties.
- Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
Chilling helps the mixture hold together better.Avoid over-processing to keep a light texture.For a healthier option, bake or air-fry instead of deep frying.Add chili flakes or paprika for extra spice.
