Falaffel also known as (Fallafel, Falafel and in Egypt and Sudan as ta'meya, Arabic طعمية), is a fried ball or patty made from spiced fava beans and/or chickpeas. It is a popular form of fast food in the Middle East, where it is also served as a mezze.Falaffel Ingredients:
- 1 kg green dried fava beans, peeled or chick peas
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
- 3 heads garlic, peeled and crushed
- 3 large onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon ground dried coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- vegetable oil
- Soak beans in water for 24 hours, then drain well. Peel the fava beans.
- Mix together the peeled fava beans or chick peas, chopped parsley, coriander/cilantro, crushed garlic and chopped onions.
- Grind in a food processor.
- Add all remaining falaffel ingredients and process again.
- Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead the falaffel mix.
- Form spoonfuls of the falaffel mixture into balls and flatten slightly.
- Heat oil in deep pan over high heat, then fry till browned.
More Falaffel Recipes
Falaffel can be prepared in a variety of ways even in the middle east. The spices are important and should be personalized to taste.
- Lebanese Falafel: Try the Lebanese version of doing falafel using chickpeas.
- Egyptian Falafel: Try the Egyptian version of doing falafel using fava beans .
- Palestinian Falafel: Try the Palestinian version of doing falafel using chickpeas.
- Israeli Falafel: Try the Israeli version of doing falafel using chickpeas.
- Falafel Sauce
- Falafel sandwiches
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