Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 225 g / 8 oz dried chick peas ((Note 1)); 1 cup parsley leaves (, roughly chopped); 1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, roughly chopped); 6 scallions/shallots (, white and light green part only finely chopped (Note 2)); 2 cloves of garlic (, minced); 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder ((Note 3)); 4 tsp flour ((plain/all purpose) OR chickpea flour); 5 tbsp water; 500 ml / 2 cups+ vegetable oil ((Note 4)); 4 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 tbsp water; 1/4 tsp salt ((adjust to taste)); Pita bread or other flatbreads; Tabbouleh ((recipe below)); Hummus ((optional extra)); Shredded lettuce, tomato slices, sliced red or white onion

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:10min

Recipe video above. Deep bronze and crispy on the outside, vivid green, moist and fluffy on the inside. Delicately spiced with a beautiful fresh herb flavour, these falafels are the perfect balance of flavour, texture and can't-stop-eating-them delicious! Best served fresh out of the fryer. Recipe requires 12 hrs+ soaking time.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:49:34 GMT