Authentic Falafel Recipe - How to Make Authentic Falafel from The Mediterranean Dish
Create flavorful and crispy falafel patties or balls with this authentic falafel recipe. Developed by The Mediterranean Dish, this recipe uses dry chickpeas as the base, resulting in a texture and taste that transports you to the streets of the Middle East. With a combination of fresh herbs, garlic, onions, and a blend of spices, this falafel mixture is bursting with flavor. Chill the mixture for an hour, then form it into patties or balls before frying to achieve the perfect golden brown exterior. Serve your homemade falafel in a pita bread with a medley of cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and a drizzle of tahini sauce for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- Dry chickpeas
- Baking soda
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh dill (or dried dill)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Cayenne pepper
- Baking powder
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Pita bread
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Tahini sauce
Cooking steps:
- Soak the dry chickpeas in water with a little baking soda for 24 hours.
- In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh dill (or dried dill), onion, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until the mixture reaches the desired texture.
- Chill the falafel mixture for at least one hour.
- Mix in baking powder and toasted sesame seeds.
- Form the falafel mixture into balls or patties, being careful not to pack them too tightly.
- Fry the falafel in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Prepare a pita bread with a Mediterranean salad made of cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley.
- Add the falafel and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Enjoy your homemade authentic falafel in a delicious falafel pita and savor the flavors of the Middle East.
