How to make falafels

Learn how to make fantastic falafel balls!

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First you need to soak the dry chickpeas in water for 15 - 20 hours. DO NOT USE chickpeas from a can! There is no need to boil them.

First you need to soak the dry chickpeas in water for 15 - 20 hours. DO NOT USE chickpeas from a can! There is no need to boil them.

Place the coriander, onion, garlic and the parsley in the food processor and chop it. You can use a meat grinder.

Place the coriander, onion, garlic and the parsley in the food processor and chop it. You can use a meat grinder.

Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, baking soda, bread crumbs, salt and pepper (by taste) and chop until you get a nice mixture. The mix should be a bit dry so DO NOT add water!

Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, baking soda, bread crumbs, salt and pepper (by taste) and chop until you get a nice mixture. The mix should be a bit dry so DO NOT add water!

After heating the oil up to 180C you can start frying the Falafels. You can use 2 spoons to make the round shape. Fry it until its nicely brown and crispy.

After heating the oil up to 180C you can start frying the Falafels. You can use 2 spoons to make the round shape. Fry it until its nicely brown and crispy.

Done! Bon appetite... (Tip: Put it in a pita bread and add some tachina).

  • 1/2kg Chickpeas
  • 1.0c Coriander
  • 1/2c Parsley
  • 3.0 Garlic units
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2c Bread crumbs
  • 2.0tsp Cumin
  • 2.0tsp Paprika
  • 1.0l Canola Oil
  • 1/2tsp Baking soda
  • 1.0 Onion
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