The Best Falafel Recipe | by aminnlee

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight.
2. Drain the chickpeas and pat dry with a paper towel.
3. Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper to a food processor.
4. Pulse the mixture until it is well-combined, but still slightly coarse.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Heat a ½ inch of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
7. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the falafel mixture and use your hands to form it into a small ball.
8. Flatten the ball slightly and fry the falafel in the hot oil until it is golden brown on all sides, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
9. Remove the falafel from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain it on a paper towel-lined plate.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!