Simple Recipes for Every Day
Falafel
![a platter of homemade falafel drizzled with tahini sauce and served with parsley](https://images.themodernproper.com/billowy-turkey/production/posts/2020/falafel-11.jpg?w=600&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1708744456&s=b35d1ac3b8d028bee518a1a25aa4646d)
- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 medium white onion, grated
- 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced, flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Serving (optional)
- Tahini Sauce
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Hummus
Method
Place the grated onion on a thin kitchen towel or in a nut milk bag, and squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
To a food processor, add the grated onion, chickpeas, garlic, parsley and cilantro. Pulse until well combined, but not pureed. Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large bowl and stir in the cayenne, cumin, salt, baking powder and, flour until combined.
Using your hands, form patties, about 2 tablespoons each. Falafel patties should be about 1-inch in thickness.
Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of a large, heavy bottomed pot. Heat 3-inches of oil over medium-high heat until the thermometer registers 350°F. Fry the falafel patties in small batches until golden brown and cooked through, but still soft, about 4 minutes on each side.
Serve warm with tahini sauce, tzatziki sauce or hummus, if using.