Homemade Falafel

Name: Homemade Falafel
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried chickpeas (1 generous cup; 225g); 2 ounces picked fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint leaves, or preferably a mixture of all three (about 2 cups; 55g); 6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, sliced (about 2 ounces; 55g); 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons; 10ml); 1 teaspoon (about 4g) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon (about 2g) ground coriander seed; 2 teaspoons (about 10g) kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 2 to 3 cups (480 to 720ml) vegetable oil, for frying; Tahini sauce, hummus, and/or zhug (Yemenite hot sauce) for serving

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:15min

Here's a recipe for falafel that's crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, while still very moist and packed with herb and spice flavor.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:04:20 GMT