Falafel

Falafel is a deep fried ball, or a flat or doughnut-shaped patty, made from ground Chickpeas, fava beans or both. Herbs, spices, and onion relatives are commonly added to the dough. It is a well-known Middle Eastern dish that most likely originated in Egypt. The fritters are now found around the world as part of veggie cuisine and as a form of street food.

I’m a big fan of Naf Naf Grill ( in USA), I have tasted the food here many times finally I prepared this yummy dish in shanuskitchen. I hope you’ll definitely enjoy the dish and post your comments. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

Chickpea/Kabuli Channa/?Kondaikadalai - 1 Cup 

Finely Chopped Onion - 1 ( big)

Coriander Leaves - a handful 

Peeled Garlic Clove - 3

Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp 

Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp 

Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp

Crushed Pepper - 1/2 tsp

All Purpose Flour / Maida - 2 tbsp 

Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp 

Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp 

Salt to taste 

Oil for deep fry 

Method 

Soak chickpea with enough water for overnight. Once it done, dry off the water and transfer it into another bowl.

In a blender add soaked chickpeas, coriander leaves, garlic, chopped onion, coriander powder, Chilli Powder, salt, cumin powder, lemon juice, crushed pepper and all purpose flour then grind it as coarse powder without adding any water. 

Then add baking soda and mix well and then make small sized balls and keep it aside.

Heat oil in a pan, then deep fry the balls in hot oil. Once it turns golden brown, drain off the excess oil in paper towels. 

Serve hot and tasty falafel is ready to serve with hummus or your favorite sauces.