Recipe courtesy of David Rosengarten
Falafel
- Level: Easy
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 168
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 27
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 9
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 177
Ingredients
Scant 2 cups dried chickpeas (about 1/3 pound)
4 scallions (white and green parts), cleaned and minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon minced hot green chili (like jalapeno)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons warm water
Light olive oil for deep-frying
Directions
- Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 12 hours and up to 15 hours. When ready to cook, drain the chickpeas and place them in a food peocessor. Add scallions, garlic, parsley, mint, chili, salt, cumin, and coriander. Mix baking with the 3 tablespoons warm water and add mixture to food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture into a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches in a heavy saucepan or wok. Heat to 375 degrees F. When falafel mixture is chilled, roll into 16 Ping-Pong-ball-sized balls. Slip a few at a time into the hot oil, making sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook, turning, for about 6 minutes, or until the balls are a dark, even brown on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve either in sandwiches or as a falafel first course.;