Falafel

Ingredients

• Chickpea250 g
• Onion0.73 piece (80 g)
• Garlic9 g
• Flat-Leaf Parsley7.5 tbsp (30 g)
• Cilantro7.5 tbsp (30 g)
• Cumin1.6 tsp (4 g)
• Ground Coriander1.6 tsp (4 g)
• Flour0.24 cup (30 g)
• Sunflower Oil434.78 ml
• Salt15 pinch (6 g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the chickpeas

   Soak the dried chickpeas in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain well. Do not use cooked or canned chickpeas or the mixture will be too wet.

2. 2

   Blend the mixture

   Blend the drained chickpeas with the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander and salt to a coarse paste.

3. 3

   Bind and rest

   Stir in the flour, then chill the mixture so it firms up and holds together.

4. 4

   Shape the falafel

   Shape the mixture into small balls or patties with wet hands.

5. 5

   Fry until golden

   Fry in hot oil until deep golden and crisp on the outside, then drain on paper before serving.