Falafel is a popular vegan food in Egypt and throughout the Middle East. Falafel is a deep fried ball or Patty made from soaked and ground chickpeas, fresh Herbs and spices.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained dry (not pictured)

• ½ Onion chopped 

• 5-6 cloves Garlic
• 1-2 Green chillies
• 1/4tsp Red chilli powder
• 1tsp Cumin powder
• ½ tsp Coriander powder
• ¼ tsp Black pepper
• ½ Lemon juice
• 1tsp Salt
• Large bunch of coriander leaves
• 2 Spring onion ( not pictured)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Add the chickpeas into a food processor

• Add coriander leaves and spring onion 
• Add onion and green chillies
• Add cumin , coriander, red chilli powder and salt
• Add lemon juice 
• Grind everything together ( coarse mixture)
• Leave mixture in fridge to chill for 15-20 minutes 
• Grease your hand slightly
• Shape smooth balls. You can make round falafel or disc shaped ( around 14-18 falafels) 
• Heat oil for frying falafel 
•  Deep Fry falafel on med heat. Don’t stir the falafels too much. You  can shallow fry the falafel patty too as I’ve done.you can also air fry these falafels.

• Once they are golden brown on all sides , remove and place them on a paper towel.
• Your crispy and delicious falafels are ready

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