Egyptian Falafel

Ingredients

• 250 g Dried chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1/2 bunch Fresh parsley
• 1/4 bunch Fresh cilantro
• 4 tbsp Flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp Tahini
• 1 fruit Lemon
• 500 ml Frying oil
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Soak dried chickpeas for 12 hours or use thawed frozen chickpeas (DO NOT use canned).

2. Step 2

   Finely chop onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro.

3. Step 3

   In a food processor, blend cooked-mashed chickpeas, onion, garlic, and herbs until you get a granular paste.

4. Step 4

   Add flour, baking powder, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper, mix well.

5. Step 5

   Form balls with wet hands or two spoons.

6. Step 6

   Heat oil to 170°C and fry falafel for 3-4 minutes until golden.

7. Step 7

   Drain on paper towels.

8. Step 8

   Prepare sauce: mix tahini, lemon juice, and a little water to get a smooth sauce.

9. Step 9

   Serve warm falafel with tahini sauce.