Falafel

Name: Falafel
Total time: 13 h 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 250 g Dried chickpeas; 1 l Cold water; 1 piece Onion; 4 clove Garlic clove; 30 g Flat-leaf parsley; 30 g Coriander leaves; 2 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Baking powder; 2 tbsp Plain flour; 1 l Sunflower oil

13 hr 28 min · 30 min active · makes ~2.5 l · Medium · Middle Eastern

Classic deep-fried falafel made from scratch with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Crisp and golden on the outside, tender within.

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Falafel

Classic deep-fried falafel made from scratch with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Crisp and golden on the outside, tender within.

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TOTAL TIME

13 hr 28 min

ACTIVE TIME

30 min

QUANTITY

~2.5 l

DIFFICULTY

Medium

CUISINE

Middle Eastern

Who’s eating

Cooking for A typical adult.

This should leave everyone comfortably full.

Portions & fullness

Ingredients0/14

Tools0/9

Ingredients

0/14 gathered · 4 servings

250g

1piece

4clove

30g

2tsp

1tsp

0.5tsp

0.25tsp

1.5tsp

1tsp

2tbsp

#	Quantity	Notes	State
1	250g	—	—
2	1l	—	—
3	1piece	—	—
4	4clove	—	—
5	30g	—	—
6	30g	—	—
7	2tsp	—	—
8	1tsp	—	—
9	0.5tsp	—	—
10	0.25tsp	—	—
11	1.5tsp	—	—
12	1tsp	—	—
13	2tbsp	—	—
14	1l	—	—

Tools

10 items

Serveware

1 item

Procedure

27 steps

1 of 27

Add the dried chickpeas to the dried chickpeas bowl

Dried chickpeas · 250 g

⏱ 1 min

ResultDried chickpeas

2 of 27

Add the cold water to the dried chickpeas bowl

Cold water · 1 l

⏱ 1 min

ResultChickpea soaking liquid

3 of 27

Soak the chickpea soaking liquid

at least 12 hours

⏱ 12 hr

ResultSoaked dried chickpeas

4 of 27

Drain the soaked dried chickpeas from the dried chickpeas bowl

rinse thoroughly

Soaked dried chickpeas · step 3

⏱ 2 min

ResultDrained dried chickpeasused in step 13

5 of 27

Chop the onion

Onion · 1 piece

⏱ 2 min

ResultChopped onionused in step 13

6 of 27

Peel the 4 garlic cloves

Garlic clove · 4 clove

⏱ 1 min

ResultPeeled garlic clovesused in step 13

7 of 27

Pick the flat-leaf parsley

Flat-leaf parsley · 30 g

⏱ 2 min

ResultParsley leavesused in step 13

8 of 27

Pick the coriander leaves

Coriander leaves · 30 g

⏱ 2 min

ResultCoriander leavesused in step 13

9 of 27

Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to the food processor

Ground cumin · 2 tsp

Ground coriander · 1 tsp

Ground black pepper · 0.5 tsp

Cayenne pepper · 0.25 tsp

⏱ 1 min

ResultGround cumin

10 of 27

Add the drained dried chickpeas, chopped onion, peeled garlic cloves, parsley leaves and coriander leaves to the food processor

Drained dried chickpeas · step 4 Chopped onion · step 5 Peeled garlic cloves · step 6 Parsley leaves · step 7 Coriander leaves · step 8

⏱ 1 min

ResultDried chickpea mixture

11 of 27

Blend the dried chickpea mixture

Look for

pulse until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs — it should hold together when pressed but not be smooth

⏱ 3 min

ResultFalafel mixture

12 of 27

Transfer the falafel mixture from the food processor into the large bowl

Falafel mixture · step 14

⏱ 1 min

ResultFalafel mixture

13 of 27

Add salt into the falafel bowl

Salt · 1.5 tsp

⏱ 20s

ResultDried chickpea mixture

14 of 27

Add baking powder into the falafel bowl

Baking powder · 1 tsp

⏱ 20s

ResultFalafel batter

15 of 27

Add the plain flour to the falafel bowl

Plain flour · 2 tbsp

⏱ 20s

ResultPlain flour and dried chickpea mixture

16 of 27

Mix the plain flour and dried chickpea mixture

⏱ 1 min

ResultFalafel mixture

17 of 27

Cover the falafel mixture with the cling film

⏱ 30 min

ResultCovered falafel mixture

18 of 27

Chill the covered falafel mixture

⏱ 30 min

ResultChilled falafel mixtureused in step 24

19 of 27

Add the sunflower oil to the deep heavy bottomed saucepan

Sunflower oil · 1 l

⏱ 1 min

ResultSunflower oil

20 of 27

Heat the sunflower oil

Look for

until oil reaches 180°C

180°C

⏱ 8 min

ResultHot oil

21 of 27

Shape the chilled falafel mixture at the kitchen counter

into balls or patties about 3 cm across

Chilled falafel mixture · step 21

⏱ 5 min

ResultShaped falafel

22 of 27

Deep-fry the shaped falafel

Look for

3–4 minutes, turning once halfway through, until deep golden brown all over

Shaped falafel · step 24

180°C

⏱ 4 min

ResultFried falafel

23 of 27

Drain the fried falafel from the deep heavy bottomed saucepan onto the wire rack

Fried falafel · step 25

⏱ 2 min

ResultDrained falafel

24 of 27

Plate the drained falafel from the wire rack onto the serving plate

serve immediately while hot and crispy

Drained falafel · step 26

⏱ 1 min

ResultDrained falafel

Total Time13 hr 28 min

#	Product	Tool	Action
1	250 g		Add the dried chickpeas to the dried chickpeas bowl⏱ 1 minResultDried chickpeas
2	1 l		Add the cold water to the dried chickpeas bowl⏱ 1 minResultChickpea soaking liquid
3	—		Soak the chickpea soaking liquid → at least 12 hours⏱ 12 hrResultSoaked dried chickpeas
4	Soaked dried chickpeasstep 3		Drain the soaked dried chickpeas from the dried chickpeas bowl → rinse thoroughly⏱ 2 minResultDrained dried chickpeasused in step 13
5	1 piece		Chop the onion⏱ 2 minResultChopped onionused in step 13
6	4 clove		Peel the 4 garlic cloves⏱ 1 minResultPeeled garlic clovesused in step 13
7	30 g	—	Pick the flat-leaf parsley⏱ 2 minResultParsley leavesused in step 13
8	30 g	—	Pick the coriander leaves⏱ 2 minResultCoriander leavesused in step 13
9	2 tsp		Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to the food processor⏱ 1 minResultGround cumin
	1 tsp
	0.5 tsp
	0.25 tsp
10	Drained dried chickpeasstep 4		Add the drained dried chickpeas, chopped onion, peeled garlic cloves, parsley leaves and coriander leaves to the food processor⏱ 1 minResultDried chickpea mixture
	Chopped onionstep 5
	Peeled garlic clovesstep 6
	Parsley leavesstep 7
	Coriander leavesstep 8
11	—		Blend the dried chickpea mixtureLook forpulse until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs — it should hold together when pressed but not be smooth⏱ 3 minResultFalafel mixture
12	Falafel mixturestep 14		Transfer the falafel mixture from the food processor into the large bowl⏱ 1 minResultFalafel mixture
13	1.5 tsp		Add salt into the falafel bowl⏱ 20sResultDried chickpea mixture
14	1 tsp		Add baking powder into the falafel bowl⏱ 20sResultFalafel batter
15	2 tbsp		Add the plain flour to the falafel bowl⏱ 20sResultPlain flour and dried chickpea mixture
16	—		Mix the plain flour and dried chickpea mixture⏱ 1 minResultFalafel mixture
17	—		Cover the falafel mixture with the cling film⏱ 30 minResultCovered falafel mixture
18	—		Chill the covered falafel mixture⏱ 30 minResultChilled falafel mixtureused in step 24
19	1 l		Add the sunflower oil to the deep heavy bottomed saucepan⏱ 1 minResultSunflower oil
20	—	180°C	Heat the sunflower oilLook foruntil oil reaches 180°C⏱ 8 minResultHot oil
21	Chilled falafel mixture1 heaped tbsp per falafelstep 21	—	Shape the chilled falafel mixture at the kitchen counter → into balls or patties about 3 cm across⏱ 5 minResultShaped falafel
22	Shaped falafelstep 24	180°C	Deep-fry the shaped falafelLook for3–4 minutes, turning once halfway through, until deep golden brown all over⏱ 4 minResultFried falafel
23	Fried falafelstep 25		Drain the fried falafel from the deep heavy bottomed saucepan onto the wire rack⏱ 2 minResultDrained falafel
24	Drained falafelstep 26		Plate the drained falafel from the wire rack onto the serving plate → serve immediately while hot and crispy⏱ 1 minResultDrained falafel
Total Time			13 hr 28 min

Nutrition

per serving

Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered

Nutrient	Per serving
	2,308kcal
	14g
	234g
	27g
	47g
	8g
	9g
	126mg

Ingredients0/14

Tools0/9

Middle Eastern · Recipe

Falafel

Classic deep-fried falafel made from scratch with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Crisp and golden on the outside, tender within.

Serves4

Total13 hr 28 min

LevelMedium

Ingredients

Dried chickpeas250 g
Cold water1 l
Onion1 piece
Garlic clove4 clove
Flat-leaf parsley30 g
Coriander leaves30 g
Ground cumin2 tsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Ground black pepper0.5 tsp
Cayenne pepper0.25 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Baking powder1 tsp
Plain flour2 tbsp
Sunflower oil1 l

Tools

Deep heavy bottomed saucepanSpoonChef's knifeDried chickpeas bowl (large bowl)Falafel bowl (large bowl)Cling filmSlotted spoonSpatulaColanderFood processor

Method

Add the dried chickpeas to the dried chickpeas bowl

1 minDried chickpeas bowl (large bowl)Dried chickpeas · 250 g

Add the cold water to the dried chickpeas

1 minDried chickpeas bowl (large bowl)Cold water · 1 l

Soak the chickpea soaking liquid → at least 12 hours

12 hrDried chickpeas bowl (large bowl)

Drain the soaked dried chickpeas from the dried chickpeas bowl → rinse thoroughly

Result · Drained dried chickpeas · used in step 13

2 minColanderSoaked dried chickpeas · step 3

Chop the onion

Result · Chopped onion · used in step 13

2 minChefs knifeOnion · 1 piece

Peel the 4 garlic cloves

Result · Peeled garlic cloves · used in step 13

1 minChefs knifeGarlic clove · 4 clove

Pick the flat-leaf parsley

Result · Parsley leaves · used in step 13

2 minFlat-leaf parsley · 30 g

Pick the coriander leaves

Result · Coriander leaves · used in step 13

2 minCoriander leaves · 30 g

Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to the food processor

1 minFood processorGround cumin · 2 tspGround coriander · 1 tspGround black pepper · 0.5 tspCayenne pepper · 0.25 tsp

Add the drained dried chickpeas, chopped onion, peeled garlic cloves, parsley leaves and coriander leaves to the spice blend

1 minFood processorDrained dried chickpeas · step 4Chopped onion · step 5Peeled garlic cloves · step 6Parsley leaves · step 7Coriander leaves · step 8

Blend the dried chickpea mixtureLook forpulse until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs — it should hold together when pressed but not be smooth

3 minFood processor

Transfer the falafel mixture from the food processor into the large bowl

1 minSpatulaFalafel mixture · step 14

Add salt to the falafel mixture

20sFalafel bowl (large bowl)Salt · 1.5 tsp

Add baking powder to the dried chickpea mixture

20sFalafel bowl (large bowl)Baking powder · 1 tsp

Add the plain flour to the falafel batter

20sFalafel bowl (large bowl)Plain flour · 2 tbsp

Mix the plain flour and dried chickpea mixture

1 minSpoon

Cover the falafel mixture with the cling film

30 minCling film

Chill the covered falafel mixture

Result · Chilled falafel mixture · used in step 24

30 minFalafel bowl (large bowl)

Add the sunflower oil to the saucepan

1 minDeep heavy bottomed saucepanSunflower oil · 1 l

Heat the sunflower oilLook foruntil oil reaches 180°C

180°C8 minDeep heavy bottomed saucepan

Shape the chilled falafel mixture at the kitchen counter → into balls or patties about 3 cm across

5 minChilled falafel mixture · step 21 · 1 heaped tbsp per falafel

Deep-fry the shaped falafelLook for3–4 minutes, turning once halfway through, until deep golden brown all over

180°C4 minDeep heavy bottomed saucepanShaped falafel · step 24

Drain the fried falafel from the deep heavy bottomed saucepan onto the wire rack

2 minSlotted spoonFried falafel · step 25

Plate the drained falafel from the wire rack onto the serving plate → serve immediately while hot and crispy

Result · Drained falafel

1 minSpoonDrained falafel · step 26

Printed 20 September 2026