Authentic Falafel Recipe

Name: Authentic Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb dried chickpeas ((about 3 cups dried)); 1 onion (1 medium); 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 cup fresh parsley (flat-leaf); 2 ¼ Tbsp falafel spice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 Tbsp baking soda (used only before frying); 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional); 6 cups sunflower oil for frying (enough to fill up your saucepan); pita bread (as needed); pickles ((cucumber pickles or pickled turnips)); tomatoes; cucumbers; lettuce; parsley; tahini dressing (see below); 1/2 cup tahini; 3 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon); 2 cloves garlic (adjust the amount to taste); 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 Tbsp water ( more as needed to thin the sauce)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Make the best authentic falafel from scratch with chickpeas, herbs, and spices — just like my family used to serve in our Lebanese restaurant! I've included easy tips for shaping, frying, wrapping, and storing.

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:29:15 GMT