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A white plate with six falafel balls and a small white bowl of creamy hummus placed beside them. The plate is set on a white background.
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Chickpea Falafels

Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried chickpeas soaked in hot water for at least two hours, or overnight
  • 1 medium-sized onion
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • salt to taste
  • light cooking oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Drain the chickpeas, give it a good rinse and add it into a food processor along with the rest of the ingredients - except the oil.
  • Run the food processor in a pulse mode to finely grind all the ingredients together. Do not add any water. The mixture will come together eventually.
  • Form golf-sized balls and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan for deep frying. Once the oil is hot, add in the falafel balls a few at a time without crowding the pan.
  • Fry the falafels in batches for about 3-5 minutes, until they are golden brown and crisp.
  • Serve warm with a side of Pita and a generous helping of Hummus.