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Falafel

11/06/2018 by Sujata Roy 30 Comments

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Falafel.
Falafel or felafel is a deep-fried ball made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, that most likely originated in Egypt.
Usually served with hummus and pita bread.

I made it with chickpeas but you can use fava beans too. Recipe is very easy and simple yet delicious. You have to make a course paste of overnight soaked chickpeas with onions, garlic, ginger and some spices. Add flour for binding, make balls and fry, easy isn’t it ๐Ÿ˜Š

Jolly invited me to this wonderful group ‘Recipe swap challenge group,’ where members paired and try a recipe from each other’s blog. And share with due credit. Thanks Jolly.

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Its my first post for the group. I have paired with a very talented blogger Aruna Panangipally who blog at Aahaaramonline.com
A blog full of delicious recipes. It was very difficult to choose only one recipe. I wanted to make falafel in breakfast so decided to make falafel this time from her blog
Aahaaramonline.com Falafel

I have used 1 teaspoon roasted spice powder in it to make it little spicy. Get the recipe of roasted spice powder in method.
I have used green chilli but you can use red chilli powder instead if you want. I like the taste of green chilli.

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Recipe

Chickpea /kabuli chana or Garbanzo Beans – 1 cup

Onion – 1 medium, chopped

Garlic – 3 – 4 cloves

Green chilli – 1 – 2, chopped

Ginger – 1/2 inch piece, optional

Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon

Chopped Parsley – 2 tablespoon

Chopped cilantro – 2 tablespoon

Roasted spices powder – 1 teaspoon, optional

Salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste

Black pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Wheat flour – 2 tablespoon

Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon, optional

Oil for Frying

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Method

1. Wash and soak the chickpeas overnight.

2. Drain the water completely. And spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel for 15 – 30 minutes.

3. Grind the chickpeas with onion, garlic, ginger, green chilli, parsley, cilantro, salt, lemon juice, black pepper powder and cumin powder. Make a course paste. Add very little water if require. I didn’t.

4. In a large bowl mix ground chickpea mixture, flour and roasted spices powder. Get the roasted spices powder recipe here.

5. Mix well. Make round balls with 1 & 1/2 tablespoon mixture. If you feel difficulty to bind then keep the mixture in refrigerator for 15 minutes and then make balls.

6. Heat sufficient oil in a wok or pan.
Fry the balls evenly from all the sides.
Transfer the fried falafel on a paper towel.

7. Serve hot with hummus or tahini sauce.

Notes

1. I have used whole wheat flour for binding but you can use all purpose flour if you want.

2. I have fried the falafel in a pan with less oil but better to use a wok or kadhahi and sufficient oil to fry the falafel evenly.

3. If you don’t like tangy taste you can omit lemon juice.

4. Use chilli according to your taste. If you don’t like spicy or hot you can omit green chilli. Or you can use red chilli powder.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snack, Street Foods, Traditional Food, Vegan Foods, Vegetarian, World Cuisine Tagged With: appetiser, breakfast recipe, Chickpea, deep fried, delicious, Fritters, spices, starter, tiffin recipe

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  1. Priya Satheesh says

    12/06/2018 at 5:10 AM

    Beautifully made.. Looks so yum !

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      12/06/2018 at 5:18 AM

      Thank you so much Priya ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  2. Vidya Narayan says

    12/06/2018 at 5:11 AM

    Absolutely delicious snack and would be great with a pita on the side. Glad you enjoyed the theme and could explore a lovely cuisine from Aruna’s blog. Great share.

    Reply
  3. mistimaan says

    12/06/2018 at 6:30 AM

    Looks tasty

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      12/06/2018 at 7:11 AM

      Thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  4. poonampagar says

    13/06/2018 at 4:29 PM

    The falafel look so inviting di ! Loved that you have used whole wheat flour for binding and have pan fried them with less oil

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      13/06/2018 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you so much Poonam ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  5. Priya Suresh says

    15/06/2018 at 7:35 PM

    Falafel with hummus, i simply love this combo to the core, and you are tempting me with those ultimate falafel balls. Wish i get some rite now.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/06/2018 at 4:10 AM

      Thanks a lot Priya ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  6. mildlyindian4travel says

    19/06/2018 at 3:45 AM

    I did try your recipe today and was happy to see that the whole wheat flour holds really well. thanks for that tip

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      19/06/2018 at 3:53 AM

      Thank you so much for trying. Glad you liked it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  7. Aruna says

    19/06/2018 at 7:54 AM

    Thank you for trying this recipe, Sujata. Ypu have done justice to it!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      19/06/2018 at 9:46 AM

      Thanks Aruna. Glad you liked it ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  8. Jolly says

    27/06/2018 at 1:27 PM

    Falafel looks absolutely delicious. Loved the way that you have used whole wheat flour for binding and make them in a very healthy way ie less oil. Thanks you so much di, I am happy you are a part of the group and glad you liked the theme ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      27/06/2018 at 2:53 PM

      Thanks to you Jolly for making the group and inviting me in this lovely group. I am really enjoying ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  9. Renu says

    27/06/2018 at 2:13 PM

    Delicious looking falafel, and lovely tips. We are falafel lovers, I still have to write though, pictures clicked long time ago.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      27/06/2018 at 2:50 PM

      Thank you so much Renu ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  10. mayurisjikoni says

    03/07/2018 at 11:32 PM

    Falafels made with little oil is a healthy way to enjoy this wonderful snack with some pita bread and hummus. I feel that lemon makes all the difference to the taste.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      04/07/2018 at 12:41 AM

      Thank you so much Mayuri. Yes you are right. I love little tanginess in fried stuff ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  11. alexandracharlottepullen says

    07/07/2018 at 8:52 PM

    I love falafel!! Will definitely have to try this recipe!!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      08/07/2018 at 3:29 AM

      Thank you so much. Please do try and let me know how it turns out ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
      • alexandracharlottepullen says

        09/07/2018 at 2:33 PM

        You are welcome! I will!

        Reply
  12. Paarul says

    10/07/2018 at 3:36 AM

    Falefal looks delicious.Thats a lovely share with all the tips.thanks for sharing.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/07/2018 at 3:46 AM

      Thanks a lot Parul. Your words means a lot to me ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  13. Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says

    10/07/2018 at 4:11 AM

    The whole wheat falafel looks absolutely delicious. Such a very healthy way to grab some di !!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/07/2018 at 4:13 AM

      Thanks a lot Sasmita dear ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  14. themadscientistskitchen says

    10/07/2018 at 3:38 PM

    Yummy!!! My favourite falafel, pita and a salad! Love it absolutely. Great share.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/07/2018 at 6:14 PM

      Thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  15. Jyoti Babel says

    13/07/2018 at 8:51 PM

    I love falafel. This post reminds me that I havenโ€™t made it in a long time.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      13/07/2018 at 3:53 PM

      Ha ha then make it soon ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply

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