FRIJE

Name: Dry Chickpea Falafels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 500 g of dried chickpeas; 4 garlic clove; 2 handful of fresh coriander; 1 teaspoon of ground cumin; 2 handful of fresh parsley; 1 pinch of Espelette pepper; 2 glass of frying oil; salt (according to taste); pepper (according to taste)

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Dry Chickpea Falafels

This is the first time I've tried making falafels and I must say I was surprised by how simple the recipe is. So here's the recipe using dry chickpeas. The most complicated part is soaking the chickpeas for 24 hours...

Vegetarian Vegan Public

Course: Main course

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Cost per serving: 0,26 €

Energy: 592 kcal / serving

Nutritional score:

Instructions

1. Soak the chickpeas in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water occasionally.
2. Blend the chickpeas and add garlic, onion, parsley, and coriander. Season the mixture. Add the spices.
3. Shape the falafels into balls and flatten them slightly. Cook the falafels in deep frying or in a pan with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
4. Serve in a pita bread or a wrap accompanied by a yogurt sauce, for example.

Notes & Suggestions

Traditionally served in a pita bread with a finely chopped salad (tomato, cucumber, green onions, herbs, olive sauce, lemon), hummus, tahini, and fried eggplants, but feel free to enjoy them according to your own taste...