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26 Nov 2021
Middle Eastern Cuisine

Readily found throughout the Middle East, a falafel is a deep-fried ball made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. The ultimate in fast food, it is commonly served in pita bread or wrapped in a flatbread. Falafels are topped with vegetables, hot sauce, and tahini-based sauces.
by Phoebe Chat Legaspi
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
1 cup of dried fava beans
1 water as needed
1 cup of dried chickpeas
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves removed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp of ground coriander
3/4 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of baking soda
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup of vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Servings
Prep Time:
20 Mins
Cook Time:
30 Mins
Total Time:
50 Mins
Servings:
People
Category:
Middle Eastern Cuisine