Quick Falafel Recipe: Chickpea Patties from Middle Eastern Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups of chickpeas (soaked overnight)
• 1 medium-sized onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander (optional)
• 1/4 bunch of parsley
• 2 stalks of green onions
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour

For frying:

• 1 cup of sunflower oil

For the sauce:

• 1 cup of yogurt
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Quick Falafel Recipe

Falafel is a delightful street food originating from Middle Eastern cuisine. You can follow the steps below to prepare delicious falafel patties with this recipe.

1. First, drain the soaked chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor. We will use the chickpeas without boiling them.
2. Add the diced onions and garlic to the chickpeas in the food processor, then run the processor once. Next, add the chopped parsley and green onions, and mix them in the food processor. After processing the ingredients, it is important to stir the mixture a bit more with a spatula. Add all the spices, baking powder, and baking soda to the mixture, and process them in the food processor again.
3. Transfer the prepared mixture to a deep bowl, add the flour, and knead it. Once it is ready, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix them well.
5. Take walnut-sized pieces from the falafel mixture and roll them into balls.
6. Using a pipette, create a hole in the center to ensure that the insides are cooked thoroughly.
7. Be careful to fry them over medium heat.
8. Start frying the prepared falafel patties in hot sunflower oil.
9. You can serve the fried falafel patties with the prepared sauce. By trying out this delicious recipe, you can provide yourself and your guests with a delightful experience.

Enjoy your meal!