Enjoy the flavors of the Middle East with this colossal American falafel recipe. Made with a blend of chickpeas, herbs, and spices, these falafel patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them in pita bread with a variety of toppings and sauces for a satisfying and flavorful meal. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Pita bread and desired toppings, for serving
Directions
- In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and baking soda.
- Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the moisture.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and flatten slightly to form patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the falafel from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the falafel in pita bread with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini sauce, or yogurt sauce.
