How Do We Make Falafel at Home?

Ingredients

• 2 and a half cups crushed fava beans
• 2 and a half cups chickpeas
• A bunch of cilantro
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• Spices: 1 tablespoon dried coriander
• A pinch of garlic powder
• Salt
• A pinch of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch for crispness
• For more from Israa, here is Stuffed zucchini with yogurt

Method

1. Soak the crushed fava beans and chickpeas for 6 hours with just 1 spoon of baking soda, then wash them
   Timers: 360 min
2. After draining, put them in the blender with the cilantro, garlic, and onion, and grind until smooth
3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix, then let them sit for 10 minutes
   Timers: 10 min
4. Just before frying, add the second spoon of baking soda and mix, then start shaping using a spoon or the special falafel tool and fry the patties in plenty of hot oil