Name: Authentic Crispy Falafel from Scratch
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 480 min
Ingredients: 1 lb dry chickpeas (soaked overnight, not canned); 1 1/2 tablespoon flour (any type); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 small onion (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh curly parsley (not Italian parsley); 4-6 garlic cloves (minced); 1 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; black pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; cardamom (a couple pinches); vegetable oil for frying (avocado oil recommended; skip if air frying or baking)

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3 responses to “Authentic Crispy Falafel from Scratch”

Barb

October 14, 2023

First time making these delicious falafels. I followed the recipe exactly. Everyone loved it! And we will be making it often. Thanks for sharing

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Janet

February 3, 2023

I don’t understand something. Do you HEAT the mix and then COOK it?
Thank you.

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1. Lenny Gale
  
  February 7, 2023
  
  Hi Janet. “HEAT” is just the section of instructions for heating the oil or air fryer or oven. Those all caps sections are how I make a map of the method. Thanks!

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