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How to Make the Tastiest Falafel
How to make the tastiest falafel at home with a clear, tried-and-tested recipe. Follow the preparation steps and try this homemade falafel recipe!
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How to make the tastiest falafel at home with a clear, tried-and-tested recipe. Follow the preparation steps and try this homemade falafel recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled fava beans
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon falafel spice
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 medium dried onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- A small amount of green marjoram
- A small amount of fresh coriander
- How to fry the falafel:
- The frying pot should have plenty of oil so that the falafel ball sinks slightly and then rises to the surface.
Method
- Place the fava beans and chickpeas in a deep bowl of water and leave them to soak overnight.
- Peel the chickpeas; this is one of the secrets to making delicious falafel.
- Grind the fava beans and chickpeas until smooth.
- Grind the onion with the garlic, fresh coriander, and marjoram, with a pinch of salt.
- Mix all the ingredients together, without adding the baking soda and baking powder until it is time to fry, about 15 minutes beforehand.Timers: 15 min
- When the falafel disk is browned, place it in a wire rack container to drain off the oil.
- Serve the falafel with tahini sauce, fresh vegetables, and pickles.
- Note : The fava beans and chickpeas must be soaked overnight, but without baking soda.
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