How long does Falafel take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Falafel serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Falafel vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Falafel?

1 cup Chickpea (Chana), ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Parsley, 4 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Falafel?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Falafel?

About 182 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup Chickpea (Chana); ½ cup Onion; 8 cloves Garlic; ½ cup Coriander Leaves; ½ cup Mint Leaves; ½ cup Parsley; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Baking Soda; 4 tbsp Maida; For Deep Frying Oil

35 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 25 min · Cook 10 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chickpeas fritters · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Falafel: soaked chickpeas ground coarse with onion, garlic, parsley, mint, coriander and cumin, fried crisp. Mild, serves 6, 35 min plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

6 people

Chickpea (Chana)1 cup
Onion½ cup
Garlic8 cloves
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Mint Leaves½ cup
Parsley½ cup
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Baking Soda½ tsp
Maida4 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	182kcal	1092kcal
Protein	7.9g	47g
Carbohydrate	31g	184g
Fat	4.9g	29g
Fibre	8.9g	53g
Sugar	2g	12g

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Method

1
Soak the chana overnight or for at least 12-15 hours.
Chickpea (Chana)
2
Drain the water. Add it into a food processor/mixer along with onion, garlic, coriander leaves, mint leaves, parsley, salt, cumin powder, black pepper powder and coriander powder. Grind it into a coarse mixture.
OnionGarlicCoriander LeavesMint LeavesParsleyCumin PowderBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Powder
3
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Add baking powder and mix again. Adjust the consistency with Maida.
Baking SodaMaida
4
Shape into balls/patties.
5
Fry them in oil until they turn brown and crisp on the outside. Serve it hot.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Falafel take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Falafel serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Falafel vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Falafel spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Falafel?: 1 cup Chickpea (Chana), ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Parsley, 4 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Falafel?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Falafel?: About 182 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

RachitDecember 2024
Rice flour also works...do try
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NandanaFebruary 2024
I tried this recipe and it was delicious. Substituted maida with rice flour, as I didn't have it.
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하라October 2024
can this be frozen and stored ??