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Crispy & Authentic Falafel Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, not canned)

• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped

• 4 garlic cloves

• ½ cup fresh parsley leaves

• ½ cup fresh coriander leaves

• 2 tbsp fresh dill (optional)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 2–3 tbsp flour or chickpea flour (if mixture feels too wet)

• Oil for frying (sunflower or vegetable oil)

Instructions:

1. Soak chickpeas overnight in plenty of water. Drain well before use.

2. In a food processor, add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, dill, cumin, coriander powder, cayenne, and salt.

3. Pulse until you get a coarse mixture (not a paste).

4. Add baking soda and flour if needed. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.

5. Shape into small balls or patties using wet hands.

6. Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy.

7. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with pita bread, hummus, tahini, or salad.

Serving Suggestions:

• Stuff into pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce.

• Serve as a snack with mint yogurt dip.

• Add into wraps, bowls, or mezze platters.

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