Falafel

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Total Time:
1 hr 10 min
Prep
15 min
Inactive
30 min
Cook
25 min
Yield:
4 servings (3 patties per serving)
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 3 scallions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 egg
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup flour, plus 1/4 cup flour for shaping patties
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lettuce, for garnish
  • Chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish
  • Grated cucumber, for garnish
  • White Bean Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows

Directions

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, scallions, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, parsley, cilantro, egg, and lemon juice. Pulse to combine and season with salt. The mixture will not be smooth, but it should not have large chunks.

Add in the baking powder and 1/3 cup of the flour and pulse to just combine. Remove to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Remove the chickpea mixture from the refrigerator. Add enough oil to a large saute pan so it reaches 1/2-inch up the sides and heat it over medium-high heat until an inserted thermometer reads 360 degrees F.

Meanwhile, drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1/4 cup flour. Roll into balls on the floured plate and press gently into patties. Fry in batches of hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes each side and drain on paper towels.

Serve the falafel on a bed of lettuce with chopped salted tomatoes, grated cucumber and White Bean Yogurt Sauce.

  • Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce
  • 3/4 cup cooked white beans
  • 1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Puree the white beans, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mini food processor until very smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with falafel or as a salad dressing

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  • on May 14, 2013

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    I just made this recipe and found it to be very bland. I followed the recipe exact. Not sure if it needs more of the ingredients listed in the recipe or something else.

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  • on April 06, 2013

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    I used canned beans and it turned out great. Tasted like a mild hummus with a light, breadlike texture. The kids loved it with ketchup. I made the yogurt sauce and I liked it, but my husband called it bland. I'll be making this very frequently!

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  • on February 02, 2013

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    I made only the falafel not the yogurt sauce but the falafel was so easy to make and good. They were unexpectedly a bit spicy. I used dill in place of cilantro because that was what I had on hand. I also baked them in the oven instead of frying to aim for a healthier alternative. I topped them with smokey eggplant yogurt sauce I had and some Italian persely, then sprinkled a little paprika. They looked so pretty! Cheap to make and very easy--- this is going to be my staple dish to make at home from now on.

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