Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 1 h 8 min
Cook time: 1 h 8 min
Total time: 1 h 8 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 454 grams dried chickpeas, sorted and rinsed; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 liters peanut oil; 15 servings Pita bread, warmed, for serving; 4 smalls scallions, trimmed and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed

Falafel might be just the middl eastern recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 15 servings with 1383 calories, 11g of protein, and 129g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up aluminum-free baking powder, pepper, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Instructions

Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl and cover with 2 inches of cold water. Soak overnight.

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Chickpeas

Water

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Bowl

Place the cumin and coriander seeds in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and set over medium high heat. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the seeds give off an aroma and just begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Whole Coriander Seeds

Cumin

Seeds

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Frying Pan

Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder and process until finely ground. Set aside.

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Spices

Drain the chickpeas.

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Chickpeas

Combine the soaked chickpeas, ground cumin and coriander, garlic and scallions, salt, black pepper, baking powder, cayenne pepper, and parsley leaves in a medium mixing bowl.

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Cayenne Pepper

Parsley

Baking Powder

Black Pepper

Ground Cumin

Chickpeas

Coriander

Green Onions

Garlic

Salt

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Mixing Bowl

Pass this mixture through a meat grinder or stand mixer with the grinder attachment fitted with the smallest die. Alternatively, you can divide the mixture in half and process one half at a time in a food processor, pulsing 10 to 20 times.

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Meat

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Food Processor

Meat Grinder

Stand Mixer

Scoop the mixture into 1 1/2 to 2-ounce portions using a 2-inch diameter disher.

Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment. Can be held hold at room temperature for up to 2 hours before frying, or covered in the refrigerator overnight.

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Frying Pan

Heat the peanut oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Adjust the heat to maintain temperature. Gently place the falafel, 1 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry 4 at a time until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Peanut Oil