Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowLebanese · appetizerLebanese FalafelA traditional Lebanese falafel recipe made from equal parts chickpeas and fava beans, flavored with herbs and spices, and deep-fried until golden.total22 minprep15 mincook7 minservings24Original recipe on zaatarandzaytoun.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Lebanese Falafel to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients24 servingsBack to 24 servings1 cup dried chickpeas1 cup dried fava beans ), (no skin1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda ), (baking soda2 garlic cloves1 small onion, or 1/2 medium onion2 handfuls parsley1 handful fresh cilantro, coriander1 tsp 7 spice1 tsp dried coriander0.5 tsp red chilli powder0.5 tsp black pepper0.5 tsp cumin powder2 tsp salt, approx1 tsp baking powderSesame seeds for dippingEnough vegetable oil for deep fryingStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Soak the chickpeas and fava beans in a large bowl the night before with enough water to cover. Add a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda and stir well.2Step 2: The next day, rinse the beans in clear running water, drain and set aside.3Step 3: In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas and fava beans in batches until you have a medium coarse texture with no big lumps. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.4Step 4: In the food processor, add the onion, garlic, cilantro and parsley and blitz. Transfer to the bowl of beans and blend well.5Step 5: Add the spices, salt, a teaspoon of baking powder and combine well. Your falafel mix should not be too dry or wet (add a tiny bit of cornflour if too wet or a tiny bit of olive oil if too dry)6Step 6: Try and refrigerate the dough for at least an hour before frying as this will make them easier to shape7Step 7: Heat up enough vegetable oil for deep frying approx 2 inches deep8Step 8: Shape your falafel into golf sized balls or use a falafel scooper if you have one. Press them lightly into a plate of sesame seeds then deep fry into well heated oil until golden brown (a few minutes each side)9Step 9: Serve with some tahini sauce and fresh pickles and vegetables in a wrapgetsaucepan.com/r/21add27d-b7d5-4f8f-9277-2bbf4b2d26df · Original: https://zaatarandzaytoun.com/falafel/
